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David Johansen, New York Dolls Frontman and Punk Pioneer, Dead at 75

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David Johansen, frontman for the New York Dolls and the last surviving original member of that pioneering punk band, has died at the age of 75.

The death of the singer who also moonlighted as his swing music alter ego Buster Poindexter and, as an actor, appeared in films like Scrooged and Let It Ride, was confirmed Saturday by Mara and Leah Hennessey, Johansen’s wife and stepdaughter.”


RIP
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I had no idea he was Buster Poindexter. Learn something every day.
 
Founding THE DAMNED Guitarist BRIAN JAMES Dead At 70

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Brian James, founding member of THE DAMNED, died peacefully on Thursday, March 6, with his wife Minna, son Charlie and daughter-in-law Alicia by his side. He was 70 years old.

Writer of the first-ever U.K. punk single "New Rose", Brian was the principal songwriter of THE DAMNED's debut album, "Damned Damned Damned", which was released in February 1977. Parting ways with THE DAMNED following the release of the group's second album, the Nick Mason-produced "Music For Pleasure", Brian created the short-lived TANZ DER YOUTH, before he formed THE LORDS OF THE NEW CHURCH with his friend and fellow rocker Stiv Bators. "

RIP
 
Blondie drummer Clem Burke dies aged 70: ‘He was the heartbeat of Blondie’

““It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer,” Blondie said in the statement shared from their social media accounts”

Very sad day , he was always the ultimate pro on gigs and the nicest guy in normal life.
Encyclopedic knowledge of rock music and super supportive of the local music scene.

RIP Clem
 
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