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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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- Kory Grow
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 ...
- Terry Gross
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 · 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.
Initially, the group was composed of singer David Johansen, guitarists Johnny Thunders and Rick Rivets (who was replaced by Sylvain Sylvain after a few months), bass guitarist Arthur "Killer" Kane and drummer Billy Murcia.
