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“When I saw Meat Loaf, I said, ‘This is a spoof of Bruce Springsteen, and that’s why I’m doing it’”: Todd Rundgren produced The Band, Grand Funk Railroad and The New York Dolls –but his most successful collaboration was born to poke fun

Despite his past guitar theatrics, he chose production over playing decades ago – and you won’t believe how minimal his touring rig has become

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"He knew something that I didn't know, that nobody knew: that he wouldn't live too long" How Johnny Thunders reached for the stars – then threw it all away

Fiends, lovers and the people who knew him best reveal the man behind Johnny Thunders, New York Doll-turned-junkie poster boy

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Martin Scorsese used the music of the New York Dolls to 'rile up' his actors on set

Martin Scorsese used the music of the New York Dolls to "rile up" his actors - it has been revealed shortly after the last-surviving member passed away.

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David Johansen obituary

Singer, songwriter, actor and punk pioneer best known as the frontman of New York Dolls

The Guardian - UK

Wild, waspish and whip-smart, there are few rock stars as great as David Johansen

He looked the part – and sounded even better. And the frontman of New York Dolls, who has died aged 75, was deeper than many gave him credit for

The Guardian - UK

New York Dolls frontman David Johansen dies aged 75

As part of the US band, Johansen played a part in creating punk rock, and influenced bands including The Smiths, the Sex Pistols and The Damned.

Evening Standard

New York Dolls frontman David Johansen dead at 75

David Johansen, the lead singer of the pioneering punk band the New York Dolls, has died aged 75.

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“They were trashy. They seemed genuine”: New York Dolls singer David Johansen dead at 75

The Dolls’ debut album inspired many bands - from the Sex Pistols to Guns N’ Roses

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David Johansen, frontman of New York Dolls, dies aged 75

Flamboyant singer helped point his city’s music scene towards punk, before a successful solo career and eye-catching acting roles

The Guardian - UK

David Johansen thanks fans for supporting medical fundraiser

New York Dolls frontman David Johansen has thanked fans for their financial support amid his stage 4 cancer battle.

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“Paul McCartney was an unusually dour person and John Lennon was drunk and inanimate”: Todd Rundgren’s wild tales of The Beatles, New York Dolls, Grand Funk Railroad and more

Todd Rundgren clashed with Lennon, told RIngo Starr how to drum and helped shape the New York Dolls

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New York Dolls frontman David Johansen battling stage 4 cancer

After a career that saw him star in ‘Scrooged’ as the Ghost of Christmas Past, New York Dolls frontman David Johansen has stage 4 cancer.

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New York Dolls singer David Johansen reveals stage 4 cancer diagnosis and asks fans for help

‘This is the worst pain I’ve ever experienced in my entire life,’ said the punk musician in a statement

The Independent UK

“Malcolm was managing the Dolls for a while. I guess they owed him money and gave it to him as payment”: This Sex Pistols and New York Dolls-owned Gibson just sold for $390,000 at auction

The Dolls' ex-manager allegedly took the guitar as payment for his management services, later giving it to The Sex Pistols' Steve Jones

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Manhattan Transfer discuss farewell tour after 5 decades of 4-part harmonies

When the Manhattan Transfer formed in October 1972, singer Janis Siegel says she and the other three singers in the vocal quartet initially kept their day jobs.

The Guardian - UK

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