Too Much Junkie Business
Johnny Thunders & the Heartbreakers, New York Dolls
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MUSIC GENRE"Too Much Junkie Business" by Johnny Thunders is often classified as protopunk, a term used to describe a number of performers who were instrumental in shaping the attitudes and music that gave rise to punk rock.
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THE ARTISTJohnny Thunders was an influential guitarist and singer-songwriter from the United States. He was a member of the New York Dolls before embarking on a successful solo career.
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SONG RELEASEThe song, "Too Much Junkie Business," was released in 1982 as part of Johnny Thunders's live album "No More Johnny Thunders."
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ALBUM PERFORMANCEThe album itself did not achieve commercial success on the charts, but it is appreciated by fans and critics as it showcases Thunders' raw and passionate live performances.
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SONG INSPIRATIONThere's a belief that Too Much Junkie Business was greatly inspired by Thunders' struggles with addiction. His experiences with drug dependency are a recurrent theme in his lyrics.
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SONG STRUCTUREThe song actually bites the chord structure, chorus, and lyrics from the iconic Rolling Stones song "Too Much Monkey Business."
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INFLUENCEJohnny Thunders and his music, including songs like "Too Much Junkie Business," has been cited as an influence by numerous high-profile punk bands, including the Sex Pistols and The Ramones.
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COVER VERSIONSThe song has been covered by several bands, further signifying its influence in the punk rock scene.
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SONG SIGNIFICANCEThe song arguably offers a glimpse into the self-destructive lifestyle that engulfed the punk scene in the late 70s and early 80s, particularly in New York City.
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JOHNNY THUNDERS LEGACYDespite his relatively short career due to an untimely death in 1991, Thunders left a lasting impact on punk rock music, with "Too Much Junkie Business" as one of the memorable marks of his legacy.
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