David Johansen Musical artist

David Roger Johansen (born January 9, 1950) is an American rock, protopunk, blues, and pop singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known as a member of the seminal protopunk band The New York Dolls. He is also known for his work under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter.

Personal facts

David Johansen
Alias (AKA)
Buster Poindexter
Buster Poindexter The New York City Dolls
Birth dateJanuary 09, 1950
Birth place
Staten Island , United States , New York

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Musical artist

Career started1968
associated musical artist
David Johansen
New York Dolls
David Johansen Group
The Harry Smiths
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Blues
Punk rock
Lounge music
Calypso music
Glam punk
Protopunk
instrument
Harmonica
Trumpet
Singing
Gong

David Johansen on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1285/is_8_36/ai_n16740654
  2. http://goto.glocalnet.net/newyorkdolls
  3. http://nymag.com/nymetro/arts/music/features/music2002/n_7736
  4. http://sites.google.com/site/davidjoresource
  5. http://www.stereophile.com/interviews/248