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New York City (1971 – present)

The New York Dolls are a glam rock group formed in New York City in 1971.

Current members
* David Johansen - vocals, harmonica (1971-1977, 2004-present)
* Sylvain Sylvain - guitar, bass, piano (1971-1977, 2004-present)
* Steve Conte - guitar (2004-present)
* Sami Yaffa - bass (2005-present)
* Brian Delaney - drums (2005-present)
* Brian Koonin - keyboards (2005-present)
Past members
* Johnny Thunders (deceased) - guitar, vocals (1971-1975)

* Rick Rivets - guitar (1971)
* Arthur Kane (deceased) - bass guitar (1971-1975, 2004)
* Billy Murcia (deceased) - drums (1971-1972)
* Jerry Nolan (deceased) - drums (1972-1976)
* Blackie Lawless - guitar (1975)
* Peter Jordan - bass (1975-1977)
* Chris Robison - keyboards (1975-1977)
* Tony Machine - drums (1976-1977)
* Gary Powell - drums (2004)

They found little success during their initial run, but the New York Dolls prefigured much of what was to come in the punk rock era and even later; the Dolls’ over-the-top crossdressing influenced the look of many glam metal groups, especially that of early Mötley Crüe, and their shambling, sloppy but highly energetic playing style set the tone for many later rock and roll bands.

Chrissie Hynde once commented that every punk band (“And I knew them all”) had both New York Dolls albums, illustrating the Dolls’ influence.

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fernandomassuy wrote:
yesterday afternoon

new tour plz.

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aprainkoff wrote:
7 days ago

David Johansen is doing 2 solo shows in NYC @ City winery on December 29th and 30th and its going to be amazing !!!!!!!! http://www.citywinery.com/events/50155 Check it out.

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Porpentina wrote:
10 days ago

Nice pics, mikegray! David Jo is A-W-E-sum!

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IAmAlla wrote:
15 days ago

они круты :)

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PFGrifter wrote:
18 days ago

new york doll doc broke my <3 :( arthur was such a cool guy

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Anira_Sugar wrote:
24 days ago

Mmmmmm Sí!!

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mikegray wrote:
26 days ago

A few photos from Liverpool http://bit.ly/4t0ujX

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IAJP wrote:
November 2009

JET BOY STOLE MY BABY!!

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alicenroses wrote:
November 2009

Not the same without Johnny.

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heppie4 wrote:
November 2009

The Dolls 4ever!!!

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FrankTyrell wrote:
October 2009

Real Rock and Roll

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imagesk8r6969 wrote:
October 2009

GLAM!!!!!!!!!!!!! \m/

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Glamypunk wrote:
October 2009

@PrissyPrancer I can!

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PrissyPrancer wrote:
September 2009

can i just just say thank you for playing southampton on the 6th of december, its just a 10 min drive from my house where your playing too... oh one problem its the same day i'm seeing alice cooper at the apollo. i dont think anyone can understand how upset i am by this all!

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scaletta wrote:
September 2009

Trash <3

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javier0889 wrote:
September 2009

Rock n roll!

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KuDeJudas wrote:
September 2009

foda

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johnnyvolume wrote:
September 2009

very true. Johnny Thunders was the essence of the Dolls. Pure legend...

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r_m wrote:
September 2009

Who doesn't? It's not really the Dolls without Johnny.

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All-dolled-up wrote:
August 2009

I love the old dolls.with Johnny

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