| rdfs:comment | - The above quote highlights the fact that JP considered the Dolls extremely over-rated, although they are frequently cited as an influence on punk: allmusic.com states that "(they) created a new form of hard rock that presaged both punk rock and heavy metal. Their drug-fueled, shambolic performances influenced a generation of musicians in New York and London, who all went on to form punk bands." Raucous, over the top and featuring an abrasive guitar sound courtesy of Johnny Thunders (1952-1991), one that Stereo Review magazine compared unfavourably to lawnmowers, the band initially had a short and turbulent career. Formed in New York City in 1971, the line-up has constantly featured David Johansen (1950- ) who bears a striking physical and vocal resemblance to Mick Jagger. Their first major
- The New York Dolls is an American rock band, formed in New York in 1971. The band's protopunk sound prefigured much of what was to come in the punk rock era; their visual style influenced the look of many new wave and 1980s-era glam metal groups, and they began the local New York scene that later spawned the Ramones, Blondie, Television and Talking Heads.
- The owners then moved the team to SE Asia, where the wholesale usage of anaerobic steroids was positively encouraged. They were known briefly as the Bangkok Shocks, then the Saigon Shakes, before finally settling on the name Hanoi Rocks in 1981. They were the first team to break the cross-dressing barrier in Asian baseball, but at this time the team was made up exclusively from Finnish players. In 1983, the team temporarily moved back to NYC (or 'Mystery City' as it is known in Finnish), where they became known as the Asian Ladyboys. The Ladyboys attracted considerable support amongst New Yorkers and their popularity has grown internationally since the advent of the Interweb where many high-quality videos of them swinging their bats can be downloaded for only $29.99. The current Ladyboys u
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| abstract | - The New York Dolls is an American rock band, formed in New York in 1971. The band's protopunk sound prefigured much of what was to come in the punk rock era; their visual style influenced the look of many new wave and 1980s-era glam metal groups, and they began the local New York scene that later spawned the Ramones, Blondie, Television and Talking Heads. In 2004 the band reformed with three of their original members, two of whom, David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain, continue on today and have released three records of new material. The original bassist, Arthur Kane, died shortly after their first reunion concert.
- The above quote highlights the fact that JP considered the Dolls extremely over-rated, although they are frequently cited as an influence on punk: allmusic.com states that "(they) created a new form of hard rock that presaged both punk rock and heavy metal. Their drug-fueled, shambolic performances influenced a generation of musicians in New York and London, who all went on to form punk bands." Raucous, over the top and featuring an abrasive guitar sound courtesy of Johnny Thunders (1952-1991), one that Stereo Review magazine compared unfavourably to lawnmowers, the band initially had a short and turbulent career. Formed in New York City in 1971, the line-up has constantly featured David Johansen (1950- ) who bears a striking physical and vocal resemblance to Mick Jagger. Their first major break came when Rod Stewart added them as support to one of his London concerts. When they recorded a session for the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1973 during a European tour, host Bob Harris labelled them "mock rock" and saw them as a second-class Rolling Stones (probably as a rebuff to Johansen's telling him he had 'bunny teeth' before they went on air). Their eponymous debut LP was produced by Todd Rundgren and was glowingly reviewed on its appearance in 1973: it contained protopunk classics such as Personality Crisis, Looking For A Kiss and Jet Boy. However, the second album, prophetically titled Too Much Too Soon, led to the end of their deal with Mercury Records and the band were in a downward spiral of in-fighting and drug abuse when Malcolm McLaren became their manager for a short time in 1975, unsuccessfully replacing their glam image of high heels and make-up with one of red leather and using Communist imagery in their live shows. Thunders left that year and formed the Heartbreakers. The band were influential on many, including Flesh For Lulu, and were favourites of Morrissey, who organised a reunion gig in 2004 with the surviving members: this led to three further albums. However, Peel, while acknowledging their legacy, would actively refuse airplay or sessions to bands who cited them as an influence: as he said, "not one of me favourites." (10 December 1976): in fact, it appears he generally played their songs to satisfy listener requests rather than his own preference.
- The owners then moved the team to SE Asia, where the wholesale usage of anaerobic steroids was positively encouraged. They were known briefly as the Bangkok Shocks, then the Saigon Shakes, before finally settling on the name Hanoi Rocks in 1981. They were the first team to break the cross-dressing barrier in Asian baseball, but at this time the team was made up exclusively from Finnish players. In 1983, the team temporarily moved back to NYC (or 'Mystery City' as it is known in Finnish), where they became known as the Asian Ladyboys. The Ladyboys attracted considerable support amongst New Yorkers and their popularity has grown internationally since the advent of the Interweb where many high-quality videos of them swinging their bats can be downloaded for only $29.99. The current Ladyboys uniform resembles that of a Japanese schoolgirl.
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