Death of David Johansen, Lead Singer of New York Dolls
David Johansen, the singer of glam and protopunk band New York Dolls, and later Buster Poindexter, has died at 75. He had stage 4 cancer and a brain tumor. The New York Dolls were influential but never found commercial success. Johansen later reinvented himself as Buster Poindexter, with hits like “Hot, Hot, Hot.” He was a versatile artist with a unique voice and influenced many bands. He leaves behind a rich musical legacy.