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David Roger Johansen (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.
Apr 14, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of David Johansen, the punk trailblazer who fronted the New York Dolls and became Buster Poindexter. The film features interviews, archival footage, and a 2019 concert at Café Carlyle.
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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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Apr 13, 2023 · The New York Dolls singer and punk legend talks to GRAMMY.com about his career, influences and new Showtime film directed by Martin Scorsese. Learn how he went from rock and roll to cabaret and back again with his alter ego Buster Poindexter.
David Johansen is a New York City born singer who started the New York Dolls and 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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Apr 13, 2023 · 34K views 1 year ago. Academy Award-winner Martin Scorsese joins Morning Joe along with singer-songwriter David Johansen to discuss the new Showtime documentary 'Personality Crisis: One Night...
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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.