Person · Male
David Johansen
- From
- Staten Island, United States
- Active
- 1950–2025
- Releases
- 13
- rock
About
David Roger Johansen (January 9, 1950 – February 28, 2025) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor best known as lead singer of the seminal proto-punk band the New York Dolls. He was also known for his work under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter and for playing the Ghost of Christmas Past in Scrooged (1988).
Member of
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New York Dolls harmonica, lead vocals
Discography
Albums
Singles
Links
Is person
Married
Vocal supporting musician
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 3cb2ba2a-81f9-49b6-8e9d-71dcf5fb56cc
- ISNI
- 0000000055138681
- IPI
- 00202872000
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.