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David Roger Johansen[5] (sometimes spelled David Jo Hansen; born January 9, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known as a member of the seminal proto-punk band the New York Dolls. He is also known for his work under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter, and for playing the Ghost of Christmas Past in Scrooged. Early life.
Apr 14, 2023 · Recalling how the David Johansen Group toured nonstop, opening for “heavy mental bands,” he looks appalled — even in his Poindexter getup at the Carlyle.
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David Johansen. Actor: Scrooged. New York City born David Johansen sang in Rock & Roll dance bands as a teenager, joining Charles Ludlum's Ridiculous Theater and starting the New York Dolls. The highly influential Dolls made two iconic Rock & Roll records before disbanding in the mid seventies.
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Apr 13, 2023 · David Johansen, once the lead singer for the New York Dolls, proves a first-rate raconteur in this documentary co-directed by Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi.
May 5, 2023 · David Johansen is a founding member of the New York Dolls, a legendary 1970s band that never sold many records but paved the way for punk rock. He's also performed in his persona, Buster ...
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Mar 16, 2023 · The wild career of New York Dolls frontman David Johansen is the focus of an upcoming documentary co-directed by Martin Scorsese.
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Apr 29, 2023 · Martin Scorsese detailed the origin story of 'Personality Crisis,' his Showtime documentary on former New York Dolls frontman David Johansen.
