If you know your music, you will definitely have heard of Johnny Thunders, and, on the rare chance this is the first time you’ve heard of him, then, I hope this post stirs up your curiosity.
In Cold Blood, written by Nina Antonia, is one of the best rock biographies I’ve read in a long time. Nina spent several years working on the book, and it shows. Inside you’ll find great photos and anecdotes, as well as tidbits on what made Johnny tick and what haunted him. This is no cold clinical biography from some detached writer who did not know Johnny. Quite the opposite, it’s a heartfelt labour of love that began when Johnny was still alive and it’s a wonderful tribute and lasting legacy to his memory. If you’re a fan, I urge you to read it.
The world of rock music is full of tragic tales, but reading about Johnny’s sad demise, back in 1991 left me in a sombre state of mind, but his music remains, and through it, he is here with us once again, never to be forgotten…
Alannah Murphy is a former rock musician turned writer, currently working on a rock'n'roll novel set in London. 
