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  1. 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 .

  2. May 5, 2023 · Much of the documentary is built around Johansen's 2020 performance at the Cafe Carlyle in New York City as Buster Poindexter. It also includes new and archival interviews with him and others....

    • Terry Gross
  3. Buster Poindexter is a self-titled album released by RCA Records in 1987 by Buster Poindexter, the alter ego of New York Dolls frontman David Johansen. Johansen re-recorded the track "Heart of Gold" as Buster Poindexter, which originally appeared on Johansen's 1981 solo album Here Comes the Night.

  4. Apr 14, 2023 · Martin Scorsese's Showtime film Personality Crisis explores the life of New York Dolls singer David Johansen, also known as Buster Poindexter. Learn how he created the lounge singer persona, his involvement in the Dadaist movement, and his reunion with the Dolls.

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    • Kory Grow
  5. Apr 13, 2023 · The New York Dolls singer and punk icon talks about his alter ego Buster Poindexter, his career and his new film by Martin Scorsese. Learn how he went from rock and roll to cabaret and how he influenced generations of musicians.

  6. Active. 1970s - 2010s. Born. September 1, 1950 in New York, NY. Genre. Pop/Rock, Comedy/Spoken, Blues. Styles. Comedy, Novelty, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Jump Blues. Also Known As. David Johansen. Related Artists. Explore Buster Poindexter's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Buster Poindexter on AllMusic.

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  8. David Johansen is a New York-born musician who started the New York Dolls and performed as Buster Poindexter. He also appeared in movies such as Scrooged and Kick-Ass, and TV shows such as Saturday Night Live and Oz.

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