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.
Key Points
- Influential lead singer of New York Dolls and Buster Poindexter
- Had a unique voice and versatile musical style
- Left behind a rich musical legacy and influenced many bands
Pros
- Influential figure in the glam and protopunk music scenes
- Versatile artist with a unique voice
- Inspired many bands and musicians
Cons
- Struggled with commercial success
- Band faced internal strife and drug addictions