Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers

Formed in 1975 after Johnny Thunders and Jerry Nolan left the New York Dolls, the Heartbreakers' early lineup included Richard Hell and Walter Lure. They were a central act in the mid-1970s New York punk scene and are best known for the 1977 album L.A.M.F. and songs such as "Chinese Rocks."

The band's best-known studio album is L.A.M.F. (1977). "Chinese Rocks" was co-written with Dee Dee Ramone. Early recordings and bootlegs (including SBS Yonkers Studio 1976) document the group's raw sound and ties to venues like CBGB and Max's Kansas City.

A highly positive, nostalgic review of an early Heartbreakers bootleg (SBS Yonkers Studio 1976). The review praises Johnny Thunders and Richard Hell at their creative peak and describes the recordings as raw, subway-style rock. It highlights formation details and the band's early scene ties.

For:Fans of 1970s New York punk, collectors of bootlegs, listeners interested in Johnny Thunders and early Heartbreakers history.