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Johnny Thunders was an American guitarist and singer known for his work with the New York Dolls and as a solo artist. His energetic and raw approach to rock music influenced the punk and glam rock scenes. Thunders' contributions to music and his dynamic stage presence have cemented his place as a key figure in the history of rock and roll.
"Many people love me, many people hate me - there's nobody in between. That's the way I prefer it."
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"Many people love me, many people hate me - there's nobody in between. That's the way I prefer it."

Love, People, Hate
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"I met Sable when she was 15 and I was 18. I sent her home to New York while we carried on the tour. When we got back the police were looking for her at the airport and everywhere!"
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"I met Sable when she was 15 and I was 18. I sent her home to New York while we carried on the tour. When we got back the police were looking for her at the airport and everywhere!"

Home, Police
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"No one really knows me. People think they know me."
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"No one really knows me. People think they know me."

People,
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"I wouldn't change a thing - except my bank balance."
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"I wouldn't change a thing - except my bank balance."

Change, Balance
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"A lot of people want to die for a lot of reasons."
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"A lot of people want to die for a lot of reasons."

People, Want
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"Me and Jerry left because we felt we weren't getting anywhere playing our old songs in tiny clubs. The group was getting stale and staying behind the times."
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"Me and Jerry left because we felt we weren't getting anywhere playing our old songs in tiny clubs. The group was getting stale and staying behind the times."

Old, Songs
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"A lot of people don't think they can count on me, but I've never missed a gig in my life."
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"A lot of people don't think they can count on me, but I've never missed a gig in my life."

Life, People
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"I was in Sweden for 10 days. They put me on the front page of the daily papers eight days in a row. I did nothing to warrant any of the attention. It was ridiculous."
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"I was in Sweden for 10 days. They put me on the front page of the daily papers eight days in a row. I did nothing to warrant any of the attention. It was ridiculous."

Attention, Nothing
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"The Dolls were an attitude. If nothing else they were a great attitude."
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"The Dolls were an attitude. If nothing else they were a great attitude."

Attitude, Nothing
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