The New York Dolls is an
American rock band, formed in
1971 in New York. In 2004 the
band reformed with three of
their original members, two of
whom, David Johansen and
Sylvain Sylvain, continue and
have released two records of
new material. Arthur Kane (the
original bassist) died after
their first reunion concert.
In July 25, 2006, the New York
Dolls released the album
entitled "One Day It Will
Please Us to Remember Even
This". The album featured new
member of the group such as
guitarist Steve Conte, bassist
Sami Yaffa (ex-Hanoi Rocks),
drummer Brian Delaney and
keyboardist Brian Koonin. The
New York Dolls invited on Late
Night with Conan O'Brien in
July 20, 2006. It is followed
by a live performance at the
WXPN All About The Music
Festival in Philadelphia in
July 22, 2006.
The New York Dolls influenced
a whole age of musicians and
bands, such as Faster
Pussycat, Guns N' Roses, The
Damned, The Smiths, and Japan,
KISS, Hanoi Rocks, Blondie,
The Clash, Ramones, Dead Boys,
Mötley Crüe. They also
influenced several members of
the Sex Pistols, especially
guitarist Steve Jones, he was
embarrassed by how he imitate
Johnny Thunders' style.
Malcolm McLaren (Sex Pistols'
manager), worked with the New
York Dolls till the end of
their career, although he
never managed the band.
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