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David Johansen
David Johansen came up in the early 1970s with the New York Dolls, a proto-punk band from New York known for their flamboyant style and gritty sound. The...
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David Johansen came up in the early 1970s with the New York Dolls, a proto-punk band from New York known for their flamboyant style and gritty sound. The group had an underground following but didn't last long, disbanding in 1975.
After the Dolls broke up, Johansen started making solo records. His 1978 debut album included 'Donna,' a ballad that became his best-known song. It reached the top 10 in several countries and later appeared in a film.
He kept recording through the 1980s and 1990s, working with artists like Iggy Pop and Lou Reed. His voice stayed that familiar rasp, whether he was singing rockabilly, blues, or songs like 'Reach Out. I'll Be There.'
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