RIP David Johansen - New York Dolls

[Gonzo]

Fairly obscure band in the 70s but without David Johansen and the New York Dolls we'd have never had The Smiths and many other iconic bands.

RIP and thank you.

David Johansen, New York Dolls Frontman, Dies at 75

David Johansen, the frontman and last surviving member of proto-punk band New York Dolls, who went on to act in films such as "Scrooged," has died.

variety.com

 

[cayin]

saw a good documentary on them. Morrisey from the Smiths arranged for them to get back together to do a reunion show in England.

 

[12191987]

Fairly obscure band in the 70s but without David Johansen and the New York Dolls we'd have never had The Smiths and many other iconic bands.

RIP and thank you.

David Johansen, New York Dolls Frontman, Dies at 75

David Johansen, the frontman and last surviving member of proto-punk band New York Dolls, who went on to act in films such as "Scrooged," has died.

variety.com

One of the all-time great rock songs:

 

[Gonzo]

One of the all-time great rock songs:

100%. And you can hear so much of the influence they had on The Ramones in this song.

 

[MeadForMyHorses]

And don't forget Scrooged!

 

[Klubber]

Fairly obscure band in the 70s but without David Johansen and the New York Dolls we'd have never had The Smiths and many other iconic bands.

RIP and thank you.

David Johansen, New York Dolls Frontman, Dies at 75

David Johansen, the frontman and last surviving member of proto-punk band New York Dolls, who went on to act in films such as "Scrooged," has died.

variety.com

1st New York Dolls album is an absolute classic, and hugely influential to the glam scene and the punk scene that would follow.

 

[Entropy]

Loved the GnR cover of Human Being.

 

[MeadForMyHorses]

And don't forget the Buster Poindexter alter ego. Not my favorite phase, but the man had many talents.