David Johansen

David Johansen (born January 9, 1950) is an American rock, blues and pop singer, songwriter and actor.

Originally influenced by Mick Jagger and Rob Tyner of the MC5

David Johansen (born January 9, 1950) is an American rock, blues and pop singer, songwriter and actor.

Originally influenced by Mick Jagger and Rob Tyner of the MC5, Johansen began his career as the singer of the protopunk band, the New York Dolls, in the early 1970s. The bulk of the material was written by Johansen and guitarist Johnny Thunders, who left in 1975.