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New York Dolls

One of the prototypes for punk rock, a group of New York City rockers whose crude musicianship and glam sensibilities influenced countless artists.
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New York Dolls

New York Dolls - Artist Details

Active

1970s - 2010s

Formed

1971 in New York City, NY

Disbanded

2012

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

Glam Rock Hard Rock New York Punk Proto-Punk Punk/New Wave Album Rock

Group Members

Arthur Kane David Johansen Jerry Nolan Johnny Thunders Sylvain Sylvain Billy Murcia Blackie Lawless Bobby Blaine Brian Koonin Earl Slick Frank Infante Jason Hill Kenny Aaronson Steve Conte Chris Robison Peter Jordan Tony Machine Rick Rivets
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