David Roger Johansen
David Johansen was a legendary singer and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the influential glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls. He later reinvented himself as the campy lounge singer Buster Poindexter, achieving commercial success with hits like 'Hot, Hot, Hot.' Throughout his varied career, Johansen contributed significantly to the music scene, inspiring generations of artists with his unique style and approach to performance, which included a blend of rock, blues, and theatricality.
Born on Jan 09, 1945 (80 years old)
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United Kingdom:
David Johansen was the singer of the New York Dolls and had a successful solo career.
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New Zealand:
David Johansen was the frontman of the New York Dolls and later performed as Buster Poindexter.
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United States:
David Johansen was the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of the 1970s glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls.
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Liechtenstein:
David Johansen, the last surviving member of the New York Dolls, passed away at the age of 75 after battling stage 4 cancer.
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Canada:
David Johansen, the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls, has died.
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