Overview

• David Johansen, the lead singer of the New York Dolls, passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 75 after battling cancer.
• The New York Dolls, formed in the early 1970s, were known for their flamboyant style, raw sound, and influence on punk and glam rock, despite limited commercial success.
• Johansen's later career included solo albums, his lounge-singer persona Buster Poindexter, and a 2023 Martin Scorsese documentary titled 'Personality Crisis: One Night Only.'
• The Dolls' provocative performances and androgynous aesthetic challenged rock’s norms and inspired bands like the Sex Pistols, the Replacements, and the Smiths.
• Johansen reunited with surviving Dolls members for a 2006 album and tour, continuing to perform and influence music until his passing.