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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 . Early life.

  2. 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
  3. 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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    • Kory Grow
  4. Apr 13, 2023 · Since then, Johansen continued his reputation as an unflinching and multifaceted artist, letting his passion for raw self-expression guide his way through what's become an iconic career — whether through performing as his alter-ego Buster Poindexter, acting, or a successful cabaret-style live act.

  5. 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.

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    • RCA
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  7. May 5, 2023 · Johansen was a founding member and frontman for the early '70s glam band The New York Dolls – the band that helped set the stage for the punk movement. Later, Johansen created the lounge-lizard...

  8. Oct 30, 2013 · Johansen is known for fronting the snarling, cross-dressing glam band the New York Dolls. But tomorrow night he will appear onstage as his martini-swigging, tuxedo-clad alter ego Buster...

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