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About David Johansen
Hometown
Staten Island, NY, United States
Born
January 9, 1950
Genre
Rock
Best known for his tenure fronting the hugely influential band the New York Dolls, David Johansen was a true chameleon. Transforming from a lipstick-smeared proto-punk hero into a soulful hard rocker, a tuxedo-clad lounge lizard, and a rough-hewn blues shouter, he remained a rock & roll original and a true cultural innovator. Johansen first made his name with the New York Dolls' self-titled debut album, and after their breakup, he stepped out as a solo act with 1978's David Johansen, which paired his swaggering style with a more accessible hard rock sound. What began as a local side project evolved into 1987's Buster Poindexter, which spawned an enduring hit, "Hot Hot Hot." Johansen poured his love of acoustic blues into 2000's David Johansen & the Harry Smiths, and the Dolls enjoyed a surprise second run, cutting One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This in 2006.
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