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David Johansen is an American musician who was the lead singer of the New York Dolls and the pseudonym Buster Poindexter. He also acted in films such as Scrooged, Mr. Nanny, and Freejack.
Buster Poindexter is a self-titled album released by RCA Records in 1987 by Buster Poindexter, the alter ego of New York Dolls frontman David Johansen. Johansen re-recorded the track "Heart of Gold" as Buster Poindexter, which originally appeared on Johansen's 1981 solo album Here Comes the Night . [ 1 ]
Apr 14, 2023 · Martin Scorsese's Showtime film Personality Crisis explores the life of New York Dolls singer David Johansen, also known as Buster Poindexter. Learn how he created the lounge singer persona, his involvement in the Dadaist movement, and his reunion with the Dolls.
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- Kory Grow
Feb 3, 2015 · Watch Buster Poindexter, the lounge-lizard alter-ego of David Johansen, sing "Heart of Gold" and other songs in a special session at The Greene Space. Learn more about the rock singer's career and influences in this Soundcheck Pop-Up video.
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- WNYC
May 5, 2023 · Johansen, who went on to perform under the persona of the lounge singer Buster Poindexter, is the subject of a new Showtime documentary co-directed by Martin Scorsese. Originally broadcast in...
- Terry Gross
Apr 13, 2023 · The New York Dolls singer and punk icon talks about his alter ego Buster Poindexter, his career and his new film by Martin Scorsese. Learn how he went from rock and roll to cabaret and how he influenced generations of musicians.
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David Johansen is a New York-born musician who started the New York Dolls and performed as Buster Poindexter. He also appeared in movies such as Scrooged and Kick-Ass, and TV shows such as Saturday Night Live and Oz.
