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Listen to David Johansen, watch music videos, read bio, see tour dates & more!

David Johansen

Rock

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Listen to Hot Hot Hot by Buster Poindexter & His Banshees of Blue, see lyrics, music video & more!
Hot Hot HotBuster Poindexter & His Banshees of Blue
Listen to Funky But Chic by David Johansen, see lyrics, music video & more!
Funky But ChicDavid Johansen
Listen to Smack Dab In the Middle by Buster Poindexter, see lyrics, music video & more!
Smack Dab In the MiddleBuster Poindexter
Listen to House of the Rising Sun by Buster Poindexter, see lyrics, music video & more!
House of the Rising SunBuster Poindexter
Listen to Frenchette by David Johansen, see lyrics, music video & more!
FrenchetteDavid Johansen
Listen to Oh Me Oh My (I'm a Fool for You Baby) by Buster Poindexter, see lyrics, music video & more!
Oh Me Oh My (I'm a Fool for You Baby)Buster Poindexter
Listen to My Collection by David Johansen & Kimiko Glenn, see lyrics, music video & more!
My CollectionDavid Johansen & Kimiko Glenn
Listen to Heart of Gold by Buster Poindexter, see lyrics, music video & more!
Heart of GoldBuster Poindexter
Listen to We Gotta Get Out of This Place / Don't Bring Me Down / It's My Life (Live) by David Johansen, see lyrics, music video & more!
We Gotta Get Out of This Place / Don't Bring Me Down / It's My Life (Live)David Johansen
Listen to Whadaya Want by Buster Poindexter, see lyrics, music video & more!
Whadaya WantBuster Poindexter

More albums from David Johansen

Listen to Shaker by David Johansen and the Harry Smiths
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Listen to David Johansen and the Harry Smiths by David Johansen and the Harry Smiths
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Listen to Buster's Spanish Rocketship by Buster Poindexter
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Listen to Buster Goes Berserk by Buster Poindexter
ALBUMBuster Goes BerserkBuster Poindexter
Listen to Buster Poindexter by Buster Poindexter
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Listen to Here Comes the Night by David Johansen
ALBUMHere Comes the NightDavid Johansen
Listen to In Style (Bonus Track Version) by David Johansen
ALBUMIn Style (Bonus Track Version)David Johansen
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David Johansen's Popular Music Videos

Watch Animals Medley: We Gotta Get Out of This Place / Don't Bring Me Down/ It's My Life music video by David Johansen
Animals Medley: We Gotta Get Out of This Place / Don't Bring Me Down/ It's My Life
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Watch Melody (1979 Version) music video by David Johansen
Melody (1979 Version)
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Watch Melody (1982 Version) music video by David Johansen
Melody (1982 Version)
David Johansen
Watch Swaheto Woman music video by David Johansen
Swaheto Woman
David Johansen

About David Johansen

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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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David Johansen has also released music as a member of The David Johansen Group, David Johansen and the Harry Smiths, The Harry Smiths, and New York Dolls.