David Johansen: 15 Essential Songs

He was the frontman of the New York Dolls, an adventurous solo performer and the lounge act Buster Poindexter. Listen to highlights from his eclectic catalog.

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Flamboyant singer helped point his city’s music scene towards punk, before a successful solo career and eye-catching acting roles. David Johansen, the swaggering, peacocking frontman with glam rock ...
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