David Johansen
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About
Also known as Buster Poindexter, Johansen was a former singer-songwriter with the protopunk band The New York Dolls who released his self-titled solo album in 1978. The band released their fifth album, Dancing Backward in High Heels, in 2005.
Before Fame
He was in a band called the Vagabond Missionaries.
Trivia
He contributed a song to the film soundtrack of Times Square. His solo track "Funky But Chic" has accumulated more than 1 million streams on Spotify.
Family Life
He married Mara Hennessey and has a stepdaughter named Leah.
Associated With
He had a small role in the HBO drama Oz with Terry Kinney.
