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Born to Lose: Johnny Thunders Trivia Quiz

Often regarded the Godfather of Punk Rock, see how much you know about New York Dolls and Heartbreakers axe-man Johnny Thunders.

A multiple-choice quiz by jungle551. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Thunders' birth name? Hint

Johnny Antonio Hyman

Joe Mellor

Antonio Marx

John Anthony Genzale

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what New York band, well known for their cross dressing and trashy lyrics did Johnny find fame? Hint

The Smiths

New York Dolls

The Heartbreakers

The Ramones

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Question 3 of 10

3. Johnny left the Dolls after having reported troubles with the bands new manager in '75, what was the name of the manager? Hint

Malcom Mclaren

Lou Reed

Bob Gruen

Bernie Rhodes

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Question 4 of 10

4. After leaving the Dolls, Johnny formed a new band with fellow former Doll Jerry Nolan and Richard Hell. What was the name of this new band? Hint

The Voidoids

The Scientests

Dead Kennedys

The Heartbreakers

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Question 5 of 10

5. Johnny was good friend with which fellow junkie and Ramone who penned the Heartbreakers classic "Chinese Rocks" to which Johnny wrote music? Hint

Joey Ramone

Johnny Ramone

Marky Ramone

Dee Dee Ramone

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Question 6 of 10

6. After the Dolls fell apart, Johnny released a solo album. What is the name of that album? Hint

So Alone

Little Lost Guitar Boy

Don't Worry About Me

I'm Survivor

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Question 7 of 10

7. What song on "So Alone" does Thunders quote as being the best song he ever wrote? Hint

So Alone

Don't Ask Me No Questions

Downtown

You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory

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Question 8 of 10

8. What colour were the Les Paul Juniors that Johnny used throughout most of his career? Hint

Yellow

Red

Black

Purple

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Question 9 of 10

9. Johnny recorded an album of rock and R&B cover songs with what vocalist? Hint

Jane Leary

Patti Smith

Patti Palladin

Deborah Harry

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Question 10 of 10

10. Lastly what was the name of the drummer that played with Johnny in the Dolls and Heartbreakers? Hint

Marc Bell

Clem Burke

Billy Murcia

Jerry Nolan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Thunders' birth name?

Answer: John Anthony Genzale

Born in Queens, New York, Johnny attended school at Newtown High School. He was a talented baseball player and was approached by talent scouts throughout his junior career.

2. In what New York band, well known for their cross dressing and trashy lyrics did Johnny find fame?

Answer: New York Dolls

The New York Dolls were formed by Johnny and his long time friend Syl Sylvain. They were joined by David Johanson, Arthure Kane and Billy Murcia (Murcia later died of drug overdose and was replaced by Jerry Nolan).

3. Johnny left the Dolls after having reported troubles with the bands new manager in '75, what was the name of the manager?

Answer: Malcom Mclaren

Mclaren went on to manage the infamous Sex Pistols. His attempt to give the Dolls a communist image did not help their commercial sucess.

4. After leaving the Dolls, Johnny formed a new band with fellow former Doll Jerry Nolan and Richard Hell. What was the name of this new band?

Answer: The Heartbreakers

The Heartbreakers only released one album, often regarded as one of punk's masterpieces "L.A.M.F" which included the punk classic "Born to Loose".

5. Johnny was good friend with which fellow junkie and Ramone who penned the Heartbreakers classic "Chinese Rocks" to which Johnny wrote music?

Answer: Dee Dee Ramone

This song was also done by The Ramones. There is always debate about the lyric credits. Dee Dee wrote all but one line in the chorus. That line was written by Richard Hell. The music, as mentioned before, was composed by Johnny.

6. After the Dolls fell apart, Johnny released a solo album. What is the name of that album?

Answer: So Alone

This album featured Paul Cook and Steve Jones from the Sex Pistols. It also features Terry Chimes and Phil Lynott from the Clash and Thin Lizzy respectively.

7. What song on "So Alone" does Thunders quote as being the best song he ever wrote?

Answer: You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory

This song has been covered by Guns 'n' Roses, among others.

8. What colour were the Les Paul Juniors that Johnny used throughout most of his career?

Answer: Yellow

Johnny was prone to picking fights with members of the crowd who talked during his sets and often he would hit them with his guitar.

9. Johnny recorded an album of rock and R&B cover songs with what vocalist?

Answer: Patti Palladin

The name of this album (which is very hard to get hold of) is "Copy Cats".

10. Lastly what was the name of the drummer that played with Johnny in the Dolls and Heartbreakers?

Answer: Jerry Nolan

Jerry died of an overdose two years after his good mate Johnny Thunders R.I.P.

Source: Author jungle551

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