David Johansen, New York Dolls Singer, Dies
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David Johansen, singer from the seminal punk band the New York Dolls, dies at 75
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The wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls has died.
Johansen died Friday at his home in New York City , according to Rolling Stone .
He was revealed in early 2025 that he had stage 4 cancer and a brain tumour.
The band's style — teased hair, women’s clothes and lots of makeup — inspired the glam movement.
The Dolls were nominated several times for The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame but never got in.
Rolling Stone would list their self-titled debut album at No. 301 of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Tommy Lee of Motley Crue called them early inspirations.
Johansen also formed the group The Harry Smiths , and toured the world performing the songs of Howlin ’ Wolf .
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