New York Dolls

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New York Dolls
The New York Dolls in 2006.
The New York Dolls in 2006.
Background information
OriginNew York City, United States
GenresProtopunk, Rock and Roll, punk, glam rock
Years active1971–1977; 2004–present
LabelsMercury Records, Roadrunner Records, Atco Records
MembersDavid Johansen
Sylvain Sylvain
Steve Conte
Sami Yaffa
Brian Delaney
Past member(s)Johnny Thunders
Jerry Nolan
Arthur Kane
Billy Murcia
Peter Jordan
Chris Robison
Bobby Blaine
Tony Machine
Gary Powell
Rick Rivets
Blackie Lawless
Brian Koonin

New York Dolls are a glam punk band from New York City. They were formed in 1971. They sometimes dressed in women's clothes. They made two albums: New York Dolls (1973) and Too Much Too Soon (1974). Two of their members, Johnny Thunders and Jerry Nolan started the punk band The Heartbreakers.