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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.
- 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.
Sep 25, 2023 · David Johansen is an American rock musician, singer, and songwriter who gained immense popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. With his remarkable ability to blend genres ranging from punk rock to rhythm and blues, Johansen has established himself as a pioneer in the music industry.
Jun 12, 2023 · How does one capture the life of David Johansen, front man for the New York Dolls and later a solo artist? It's a massive feat best left to master storyteller Martin Scorsese, who finally turned his camera on the legendary downtown artist, adding him to the roster of other Scorsese subjects: The Band, Bob Dylan, and th
Where the Dolls were frequently sloppy and poorly focused (if often gloriously so), David Johansen rocks with a cleaner but equally emphatic guitar attack (courtesy Johnny Rao and Thomas Trask), while Johansen's vocals are noticeably more powerful and sharper than his earlier music.
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Apr 13, 2023 · As punk legend David Johansen's legacy receives the Scorcese treatment in Showtime's 'Personality Crisis: One Night Only,' the trailblazer looks back on his career and evolution as one of the genre's wildest icons.
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Mar 16, 2023 · The wild career of David Johansen — New York Dolls frontman, punk gadabout, occasional actor, and Buster Poindexter portrayer — will be the focus of an upcoming documentary co-directed by Martin...
