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On this day, January 9, 1950, David Johansen of the New York Dolls was born.
David Johansen
Johansen in 2011
Background information
Birth name: David Roger Johansen
Also known as: Buster Poindexter
Born: January 9, 1950 (age 75); New York City, U.S.
Genres: Glam punk, hard rock, jump blues, pop, swing, blues
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. He is also known for his work under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter, and for playing the Ghost of Christmas Past in Scrooged.
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Johansen in 2011
Background information
Birth name: David Roger Johansen
Also known as: Buster Poindexter
Born: January 9, 1950 (age 75); New York City, U.S.
Genres: Glam punk, hard rock, jump blues, pop, swing, blues
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. He is also known for his work under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter, and for playing the Ghost of Christmas Past in Scrooged.
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The first New York Dolls album is a gem.
New York Dolls ~ Personality Crisis
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1973 U.S. TV Performance...Dolls in their Prime
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1973 U.S. TV Performance...Dolls in their Prime
David Johansen - Funky But Chic + [1993]
What's for afters?
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[Stereo] Live performance of a great track from his early solo career, post-New York Dolls, on USTV. The interview after the song is incomplete, as my tape ran out.....
Backed by the house band, and a few others. The guitarist, Jimmy Vivino, packs a lot into this tune before it is over with.
What's for afters?
67.1K subscribers
85,759 views May 27, 2014
[Stereo] Live performance of a great track from his early solo career, post-New York Dolls, on USTV. The interview after the song is incomplete, as my tape ran out.....
Backed by the house band, and a few others. The guitarist, Jimmy Vivino, packs a lot into this tune before it is over with.
https://www.youtube.com/@BusterPoindexterVEVO
Wed Jan 10, 2024: On January 9, 1950, David Johansen of the New York Dolls was born.
Hat tip, This Day in Music:
Born on January 9
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