About
Guitarist for the glam rock band New York Dolls who went on to play with The Heartbreakers.
Before Fame
One of his first performances was with Johnny and the Jaywalkers at a school just around the corner from Carnegie Hall.
Trivia
His death is shrouded in mystery, as he was found folded up in a ransacked room. He had also struggled with heroin throughout his musical career.
Family Life
He grew up in Queens, New York. He passed away before his ex-wife Julie and their four children.
Associated With
Keith Richards was his mentor, both in music and in lifestyle.
