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David Johansen
Born in Staten Island, New York on January 9, 1950, David Johansen was a singer,
songwriter, and actor best known as the frontman of proto-punk band the New York
Dolls. However, he had an extended career that included acclaimed solo albums,
hit recordings under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter and appearances in several
hit films including the holiday classic Scrooged (1988). David Johansen began
his musical journey in the late 1960s as a member of Vagabond Missionaries
before joining bassist Arthur ‘Killer’ Kane, drummer Billy Murcia, and
guitarists Johnny Thunders and Rick Rivit...
