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  • The Thunders are a bit too bassy, so unless you like your music thumpier than most, stick with the slightly more expensive Rains.

    Gizmodo John Herrman 2010

  • Or rather, duo—the reaper caught up to original guitarist Johnny Thunders in 1991 and drummer Jerry Nolan in 1992, and bassist Arthur Kane passed away in 2004, leaving only the skeleton crew of singer David Johansen and guitarist Sylvain Sylvain to soldier on.

    Pop and Circumstance Andy Beta 2011

  • And we paid good money for this rubbish." notangry: "Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers, late 70s, Cheltenham Town Hall.

    Readers' reviews: Bad gigs and Super 8 2011

  • It took Dr. David Livingstone a lifetime to find the Victoria Falls (also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya Falls which means The Smoke That Thunders), yet you can find this natural spectacle in minutes on Google Earth.

    Five Places To Look Up On Google Earth | myFiveBest 2010

  • And I recently discovered that on page 39, in the photo of Mick Jagger on his knees during "Midnight Rambler," not only can you see me in the photo (the top half of my face looking to my left about an inch above Jagger's raised fist) but, about four faces behind me is none other than Johnny Genzale, three years before he became Johnny Thunders of the New York Dolls.

    Binky Philips: The "Satisfaction" Of Charlie Watts Hitting Me In The Face 2010

  • The Revolutionary Freaked Out Fuzz Club, YorkAs anyone who turned up to tune in and drop out before the Soundcarriers and Voice Of The Seven Thunders at the annual Lewes Psych Fest a few weeks ago will attest, you can sometimes find the most curious things in the most unlikely of places.

    This week's new clubs Marc Rowlands 2010

  • Co-founder of the New York Dolls, Thunders took flight in 1975 and founded The Heartbreakers with fellow refugees Jerry Nolan (ex-Dolls drummer) and legendary bassist Richard Hell (Television); The Heartbreakers released two albums.

    Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin: Dog Ears Music: Volume 131 2010

  • Anyway, since Stevo Thunders keeps posting identical comments in two different threads, I guess I'll keep playing.

    Your Right Hand Thief 2008

  • On the heels of punk, Thunders embarked on his solo career and released his freshman collection in 1978.

    Phil Ramone and Danielle Evin: Dog Ears Music: Volume 131 2010

  • Happy hour runs from 7 to 9 p.m., followed by the always-a-good-time Kicks! dance party on the backstage, where the Ramones rub shoulders with the Rolling Stones and Johnny Thunders follows the Vivian Girls.

    Nightlife Agenda 2010

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