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One sheet iconic cover art for the
New York Dolls self-titled debut album, released on July 27, 1973. The photo features the original lineup in an androgynous, glam-rock style that was quite controversial at the time and helped lay the groundwork for the punk rock movement.
The Band and Album Details
Album: New York Dolls
Release Date: July 27, 1973
Producer: Todd Rundgren, who captured the band's raw, live sound
Original Members (pictured from left to right):
Arthur "Killer" Kane: Bass
Sylvain Sylvain: Rhythm Guitar, piano, vocals
David Johansen: Lead vocals, harmonica
Jerry Nolan: Drums
Johnny Thunders: Lead guitar, vocals
Legacy
Although the album was not a commercial success upon its initial release, it received widespread critical acclaim and is now considered one of the greatest and most influential debut albums in rock history. The band's image and music influenced subsequent acts like the Sex Pistols, Kiss, and the Ramones. |
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