MagatsuTaito Posted September 30, 2003 Share Posted September 30, 2003 One of the most influential rock bands of the last 20 years, the New York Dolls predated the punk and sleaze metal movements that followed and offered a crash course in rebellion with style. Formed in 1972, the line-up stabilized with David Johansen (b. 9 January 1950, Staten Island, New York, USA; vocals), Johnny Thunders (b. John Anthony Genzale Jnr., 15 July 1952, New York City, New York, USA, d. 23 April 1991, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; guitar), Arthur Harold Kane (bass), Sylvain Sylvain (b. Syl Mizrahi; guitar, piano) and Jerry Nolan (d. 14 January 1992; drums), the last two having replaced Rick Rivets and Billy Murcia (d. 6 November 1972). The band revelled in an outrageous glam-rock image: lipstick, high heels and tacky leather outfits providing their visual currency. Underneath they were a first-rate rock 'n' roll band, dragged up on the music of the Stooges, Rolling Stones and MC5. Their self-titled debut, released in 1973, was a major landmark in rock history, oozing attitude, vitality and controversy from every note. It met with widespread critical acclaim, but this never transferred to commercial success. The follow-up, Too Much Too Soon, was an appropriate title - and indicated that alcohol and drugs were beginning to take their toll. The album remains a charismatic collection of punk/glam-rock anthems, typically delivered with "wasted" cool. Given a unanimous thumbs-down from the music press, the band began to implode shortly afterwards. Johansen embarked on a solo career and Thunders and Dolan formed the Heartbreakers. The Dolls continued for a short time before eventually grinding to a halt in 1975, despite the auspices of new manager Malcolm McLaren. The link to the Sex Pistols and the UK punk movement is stronger than that fact alone, with the Dolls remaining a constant reference point for teen rebels the world over. Sadly for the band, their rewards were fleeting. Jerry Nolan died as a result of a stroke on 14 January 1992 while undergoing treatment for pneumonia and meningitis. Thunders had departed from an overdose, in mysterious circumstances, less than a year earlier. Red Patent Leather is a poor-quality and posthumously released live recording from May 1975 - Rock 'N' Roll offers a much more representative collection. http://home.eol.ca/~ifftay/reviews/nyd2.jpg'> http://www.thunders.ca/print/nydsm.jpg'> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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i11igul Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 bumping your own thread after a days worth of no replys=not cool, or was it just to claim firsties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_gooch Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 David Johansen is Buster Poindexter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveboxcars Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 rest in peace johnny thunders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the shitz Posted October 1, 2003 Share Posted October 1, 2003 bump does that satisfy ur brain to know that someone else postseed who are these men/women? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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