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  1. David Roger Johansen (sometimes spelled David Jo Hansen; born January 9, 1950) is an American singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known as a member of the seminal proto-punk band the New York Dolls .

  2. Apr 14, 2023 · Recalling how the David Johansen Group toured nonstop, opening for “heavy mental bands,” he looks appalled — even in his Poindexter getup at the Carlyle.

  3. David Johansen, an Album by David Johansen. Released 28 April 1978 on Blue Sky (catalog no. JZ 34926; Vinyl LP). Genres: Rock & Roll, Hard Rock. Rated #290 in the best albums of 1978.

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  4. David Johansen (1950- ) is an American singer/songwriter best known as the lead singer of legendary NYC glam rock band New York Dolls and for his chart-topping calypso pop alter ego...

    • Hot Hot Hot (as Buster Poindexter) “Hot Hot Hot” was the first hit single for David Johansen while he assumed the name of Buster Poindexter. This classic was first released in 1982 by Arrow and it was a number fifty-nine hit on the UK Singles Chart and was a dance floor favorite worldwide.
    • Heart of Gold. From the 1981 album, Here Comes the Night, “Heart of Gold” was a tune that would also be featured on the 1987 album, Buster Poindexter.
    • Funky But Chic. 1978’s “Funky But Chic” was a single recorded on David Johansen’s debut album as a solo artist. It was one of many songs Johansen collaborated with fellow New York Doll bandmate, Sylvain Sylvain and has earned its place as a major fan-favorite among the listeners as soon as they hear it.
    • Personality Crisis. Technically, “Personality Crisis” was a song originally credited to the New York Dolls as it was the lead track from the group’s self-titled album, which was released in 1973.
  5. Mar 16, 2023 · The wild career of New York Dolls frontman David Johansen is the focus of an upcoming documentary co-directed by Martin Scorsese.

  6. hightimes.com › culture › high-times-greats-david-johansenHigh Times Greats: David Johansen

    Jan 8, 2021 · As lead singer and mastermind of the New York Dolls, David Johansen was among some of the most influential musicians of the 1970s.