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- The New York Dolls, American band whose raw brand of glam rock revitalized the New York City underground music scene in the 1970s and foreshadowed punk rock by half a decade. Their hugely influential career included a second act in the 21st century.
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The New York Dolls, American band whose raw brand of glam rock revitalized the New York City underground music scene in the 1970s and foreshadowed punk rock by half a decade. Their hugely influential career included a second act in the 21st century.
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New York Dolls were an American rock band formed in New York City in 1971. Along with the Velvet Underground and the Stooges, they were one of the first bands of the early punk rock scenes. [4] .
Jul 27, 2023 · On the 50th anniversary of its release, we look back on the New York Dolls' landmark, self-titled debut album. Read the full essay here.
- Looking For A Good Time
- All Dolled Up
- For The Record …
- Stranded in The Jungle
- Selected Discography
- Sources
Speaking to Robert Christgau of Newsday, Thunders said that the Dolls saw themselves as "just a bunch of kids looking for a good time." Sylvain chimed in, "That's right, apple pie and ice cream." Sylvain, a Sephardic Jew born in Cairo, came to Queens, New York, after his family was exiled from Egypt during the Arab/Israeli War of 1956. He was the b...
After returning to New York, the remaining Dolls considered breaking up, but were joined by Jerry Nolan, a former drummer for Shaker, and his addition brought new life and a greater professionalism to the band. Murcia's death had brought the group an additional notoriety, and domestic record companies began to woo them. In 1973 the Dolls signed wit...
Members include David Johansen (born David Jo Hansen on January 9, 1950, in Staten Island, NY; son of a light opera singer/insurance salesman and a homemaker; married and divorced Cyrinda Foxe, married Kate Simon), lead vocals; Johnny Thunders (born John Anthony Genzale on July 15, 1952, in Queens, NY; died on April, 23, 1991, in New Orleans, LA; s...
Back in the United States, the Dolls recorded their second album, Too Much, Too Soon (also called In Too Much, Too Soon), with producer George "Shadow" Morton, who had worked with the Shangri-Las. The album was named for an autobiography and film describing the tragic life of actress Diana Barrymore. It contained fewer original songs than its prede...
"Personality Crisis"/"Trash" (seven-inch single), Mercury, 1973. The New York Dolls,Mercury, 1973. "Stranded in the Jungle" (seven-inch single), Mercury, 1974. Too Much, Too Soon (a.k.a. In Too Much, Too Soon), Mercury, 1974. Return of the New York Dolls: Live from Royal Festival Hall,Sanctuary, 2004.
Books
Antonia, Nina, The New York Dolls: Too Much, Too Soon,Omnibus, 2003. Bogdanov, Vladimir, Chris Woodstra, and Stephen Thomas Erlewine, editors, All Music Guide to Rock: The Definitive Guide to Pop, Rock, and Soul,AMG/Backbeat, 2002. McNeil, Legs, and Gillian McCain, Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk,Penguin, 1996. Thompson, Dave, Alternative Rock,Miller Freeman, 2000.
Periodicals
Creem,October 1973. Musician,October 1981. Newsday,February 1973. Phonograph Record,April 1974. Rolling Stone,June 20, 1974. Trouser Press,January 1980. Uncut,June 2004. —Gerard J. Senick
Feb 20, 2015 · Here’s how it works. The New York Dolls’ 1973 appearance on BBC TV’s The Old Grey Whistle Test undoubtedly sowed the seeds of the UK punk scene, but the band’s influence was far broader than that – from Aerosmith to The Smiths, Hanoi Rocks to Guns N’ Roses.
Aug 11, 2020 · New York Dolls were a New York City band who were at the forefront of punk, comprised of David Johansen, Johnny Thunders, Sylvain Sylvain, and Jerry Nolan. Published on. August 11, 2020.
Nov 18, 2016 · Classic Rock. Cult Heroes: New York Dolls - the band who found it hard to stay alive. By Rob Hughes. ( Classic Rock ) published 18 November 2016. Legendary glam pioneers the New York Dolls recorded five albums in 40 years. In 2009 Classic Rock talked to them about their work rate – and how to succeed against all odds.
