Members paul44 Posted June 12, 2010 Members Share Posted June 12, 2010 If they have even a {censored}ing ounce of credibility, Gibson should do a Johnny Winters sig guitar before a Johhnny Thunders sig guitar. http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/electrics/gibson/custom_artist/015/015.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Ralph onion Posted June 12, 2010 Members Share Posted June 12, 2010 The Name Game=Jack the price up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Angry Tele Posted June 12, 2010 Members Share Posted June 12, 2010 Just a random thought here- No other guitarist had a better stage name. The Edge?-lame. Slash?-yawn. Johnny Thunders? {censored} yes! he took it from a Kinks song which is cool too [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members humbuckerstrat Posted June 12, 2010 Members Share Posted June 12, 2010 Interesting stuff in this thread. I'd always heard of Johnny Thunders, but never actually heard him, thanks for the videos and the biograpohical data, AT. The first time I heard of Johnny Thunder was from a 1968 Bob Dylan interview with Rolling Stone. Dylan was asked, RS: Is there anything happeneing on the current rock and roll scene that strikes you as good? Dylan: Yeah, I heard a record by Johnny Thunder. It's called "I'm Alive." Never heard it either, huh? Well, I can't believe it. Everyone I've talked to, I've asked them if they've heard that record. RS: Is it on the radio right now? Dylan: I don't know. I heard it on the radio a month ago, two months ago . . . three months ago. It was one of the most powerful records I've ever heard. It's called "I'm Alive." By Johnny Thunder. Well, it was that sentiment, truly expressed. That's the most I can say . . . if you heard the record, you'd know what I mean. But that's about all . . . I wonder if Dylan's "Johnny Thunder" is the same as the New York Dolls' Johnny Thunders. Anybody else heard that song, "I'm Alive"? Mystery.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members humbuckerstrat Posted June 12, 2010 Members Share Posted June 12, 2010 and anyone who likes the Sex Pistols and/or Guns and Roses. Oh, it was Gumkick and not AT that posted this video. That was good stuff, first time I heard JT, thanks for posting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paul44 Posted June 12, 2010 Members Share Posted June 12, 2010 Interesting stuff in this thread. I'd always heard of Johnny Thunders, but never actually heard him, thanks for the videos and the biograpohical data, AT. The first time I heard of Johnny Thunder was from a 1968 Bob Dylan interview with Rolling Stone. Dylan was asked, I wonder if Dylan's "Johnny Thunder" is the same as the New York Dolls' Johnny Thunders. Anybody else heard that song, "I'm Alive"? Mystery.... Slightly different.... [YOUTUBE]SJ_wzLVhJSs[/YOUTUBE] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members humbuckerstrat Posted June 12, 2010 Members Share Posted June 12, 2010 Whoa! :eekphil: Not exactly one and the same I can see (and hear) why Dylan liked it tho, that's some good stuff, too. Loved the tremolo picking. Thanls for the quick reply, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kap'n Posted June 12, 2010 Members Share Posted June 12, 2010 Thankfully it wasn't due to an intestinal problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sickboy82 Posted June 16, 2020 Members Share Posted June 16, 2020 I think Johnny was just to real and rock and roll for Gibson. My buddy Danny is Johnnys nephew and he sells replicas of his uncle Johnnys guitars both the Virgin Mary junior and the Chinese rocks version. Then again Johnny was just a hard rockin roller, but who knows Mike Ness has had pretty messed up past and he is getting his very own signature. I’m sure it’s cause he’s had hits and “greater songs.” We can olny have hopes at this moment for a signature Heartbreaker guitar. Also I’m pretty sure Gibson would have to check with Danny since he is Johnny’s nephew and owns the official thunders merchandise website. And honestly knowing Danny he probably wouldn’t let them do it. He’s always told me he doesn’t want to make it seem like him or his uncle are sellouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members humbuckerstrat Posted June 24, 2020 Members Share Posted June 24, 2020 Well, since I first posted in this thread, back on June 12, 2010, I’ve gotten into Johnny Thunders. I’ve gotten a few of his albums on vinyl, including So Alone (a solo album) and Heartbreakers Live at Max’s Kansas City, Volumes 1 & 2. I also have L.A.M.F. The Lost ‘77 Mixes on CD. All good stuff, he was a good guitar player, R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JoeDiamond Posted January 11, 2022 Members Share Posted January 11, 2022 On 6/16/2020 at 1:14 AM, Sickboy82 said: I think Johnny was just to real and rock and roll for Gibson. My buddy Danny is Johnnys nephew and he sells replicas of his uncle Johnnys guitars both the Virgin Mary junior and the Chinese rocks version. Then again Johnny was just a hard rockin roller, but who knows Mike Ness has had pretty messed up past and he is getting his very own signature. I’m sure it’s cause he’s had hits and “greater songs.” We can olny have hopes at this moment for a signature Heartbreaker guitar. Also I’m pretty sure Gibson would have to check with Danny since he is Johnny’s nephew and owns the official thunders merchandise website. And honestly knowing Danny he probably wouldn’t let them do it. He’s always told me he doesn’t want to make it seem like him or his uncle are sellouts. Do you know where these replicas are sold? Been looking at getting a JT inspired guitar and would be very interested in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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