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Rest in Peace David Johansen
Posted on 3/1/25 at 4:49 pm
Posted on 3/1/25 at 4:49 pm
Always liked this song, going back to when it first came out. The '80s were fun.
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Posted on 3/1/25 at 4:57 pm to Saint Alfonzo
Posted on 3/1/25 at 6:21 pm to Saint Alfonzo
My fave Dolls cut:
Posted on 3/1/25 at 6:34 pm to Saint Alfonzo
That sucks. Pretty good documentary out about him and the New York Dolls reunion.
This post was edited on 3/1/25 at 6:36 pm
Posted on 3/1/25 at 6:37 pm to shutterspeed
quote:Are you talking about the Arthur "Killer" Kane doc? Or is there another one?
Pretty good documentary out about him and the New York Dolls reunion
The Kane doc is really about him, w/the Dolls being kind of secondary
Posted on 3/1/25 at 7:03 pm to Kafka
Yeah, that's the one.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 7:26 pm to shutterspeed
Even Kafka isn't honoring the endless sleep thread? That thing should be fricking anchored!
This post was edited on 3/1/25 at 7:27 pm
Posted on 3/1/25 at 7:44 pm to TFTC
quote:It doesn't bother me if somebody starts a thread when a person dies (if they deserve it -- not so much when the third replacement bass player for Foghat buys the farm & someone thinks he merits his own thread). This isn't a competition.
Even Kafka isn't honoring the endless sleep thread?
quote:I presume you mean stickied (I hope)
That thing should be fricking anchored!
Posted on 3/1/25 at 8:21 pm to Kafka
No sir... I'm done searching for it.. the precedent has been set!
edit: not to mention this thread originally referenced Buster Poindexter instead of the Dolls... no shame!
edit: not to mention this thread originally referenced Buster Poindexter instead of the Dolls... no shame!
This post was edited on 3/1/25 at 8:23 pm
Posted on 3/1/25 at 8:39 pm to TFTC
quote:Yeah, I noticed that too. That's the music most people know from him.
this thread originally referenced Busterdexter instead of the Dolls... no shame!
Interestingly, "Hot Hot Hot" was nowhere near as big a pop hit as I thought, only making #45 on BB. I remember it being played constantly, everywhere.
Posted on 3/1/25 at 8:39 pm to TFTC
quote:
edit: not to mention this thread originally referenced Buster Poindexter instead of the Dolls... no shame!
What seems to be your concern? Don't like Buster?
Posted on 3/2/25 at 6:36 am to Kafka
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Interestingly, "Hot Hot Hot" was nowhere near as big a pop hit as I thought, only making #45 on BB
Yeah, I remember it being a much bigger song, as well..
Posted on 3/2/25 at 6:47 am to Saint Alfonzo
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What seems to be your concern? Don't like Buster?
Nah, I just found it odd that that the last living member and leader of one of the most influential bands was more remembered for his 80s alter ego and a cover song...
The song was fun enough...
Mainly, just a little banter with Kafka...
My first awareness of David Johansen was when he performed this on an episode of Miami Vice in the early 80s... Rap was exploding all over NYC at the time.. sorry Kafka
This post was edited on 3/2/25 at 7:01 am
Posted on 3/2/25 at 7:06 am to TFTC
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Nah, I just found it odd that that the last living member and leader of one of the most influential bands was more remembered for his 80s alter ego and a cover song...
The song was fun enough...
One of the most influential? Not really. NYD were a bunch of low talent junkies doing a bad Rolling Stones impression.
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My first awareness of David Johansen was when he performed this on an episode of Miami Vice in the early 80s... Rap was exploding all over NYC at the time.. sorry Kafka
King of Babylon is a good song, performed live for the show.
This post was edited on 3/2/25 at 7:15 am
Posted on 3/2/25 at 7:56 am to Saint Alfonzo
Yes, easily one of the most influential and revered bands... David Johansen, Sylvain Sylvain, Johnny Thunders, Arthur Kane... C'mon..
Their influence on the NYC/UK punk scene to Glam/Hard Rock bands.. Kiss/Aerosmith/Hanoi Rocks and the LA bands they influenced, is undeniable..
Their influence on the NYC/UK punk scene to Glam/Hard Rock bands.. Kiss/Aerosmith/Hanoi Rocks and the LA bands they influenced, is undeniable..
This post was edited on 3/2/25 at 7:57 am
Posted on 3/2/25 at 11:18 am to TFTC
Saw the NY Dolls show in ‘74 in BR at Independence Hall. What an introduction it was to punk and glitter! Kiss opened and Blue Oyster Cult was the headliner. RIP.
Posted on 3/2/25 at 6:54 pm to Saint Alfonzo
quote:Think what you will of their lifestyle or musical abilities.
One of the most influential? Not really. NYD were a bunch of low talent junkies doing a bad Rolling Stones impression.
But their influence is indisputable.
Yes, they were heavily influenced by the Stones - The NYD sound is essentially The Stones crossed with the Detroit scene of tMC5/Stooges. But the Dolls also added elements of Brill Building pop, as in their emulation of The Shangri-Las.
The Dolls were major inspirations to The Ramones, who I doubt even you will say were not influential.
Not all NYD influence was positive. Their look was copied by David Lee Roth, and eventujally the hair bands of the '80s.
The NYD were one of the most influential US bands of the '70s & maybe ever, certainly far exceeding their commercial success.
Posted on 3/2/25 at 6:56 pm to HEtiger
quote:Any specific memories/stories?
Saw the NY Dolls show in ‘74 in BR at Independence Hall. What an introduction it was to punk and glitter! Kiss opened and Blue Oyster Cult was the headliner. RIP
Did you see the MC5 at The Speakeasy?
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