Johnny Thunders, born John Anthony Genzale, was an iconic American rock and roll guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He rose to prominence in the early 1970s as a founding member of the influential protopunk band, the New York Dolls. After the Dolls disbanded, he formed The Heartbreakers, further cementing his legacy with the seminal punk album 'L.A.M.F.'. Known for his raw, swaggering guitar style and turbulent lifestyle, Thunders remains a revered cult figure whose work heavily influenced subsequent punk and glam rock musicians.