Binky Philips: December 19th, 1972: Me, Opening for The New York Dolls 40 (!) Years Ago
Two years ago, around this time of year, I wrote up a piece about my first encounter and subsequent show with The New York Dolls.
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Two years ago, around this time of year, I wrote up a piece about my first encounter and subsequent show with The New York Dolls.
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I spoke with David Johansen as he was surrounded by devastation from Superstorm Sandy.
Read MoreHe had the ability interpret musicians' inner workings, insecurities, and ego-centrism.
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The high-priests (or perhaps, priestesses) of ultra-glam, you can be pretty sure David Johanson and company were avoiding roadside bars that were cranking Lynyrd Skynyrd on the jukebox. … they were all the range in 1973 when they recorded their self-titled debut.
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In this exclusive excerpt, Hermes tells the stories of three era-defining musical beginnings: the collaboration of punk pioneers Tom Verlaine and Richard Hell, the early days of the New York Dolls and the legacy of jazz legend Sonny Rollins.
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ALICE COOPER once again takes control of Halloween this year, bringing all the thrills, blood spills, guts and gore we can take as his 'Halloween Night Of Fear' tour hits the UK.
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New York Dolls will release a DVD of footage shot in the 70s by rock photographer Bob Gruen and his wife Nadya.
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Taft Theatre Cincinnati : Wow...those folks in their 40s sure are old fogies.
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I am old and married to a kindergarten teacher, therefore, I can only go to concerts during the sweltering months of summer.
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Hard rock records (or, records that rock hard) that I have loved all have one thing in common: they cause an almost inexplicable joy inside of me.
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Poison battle has gone to such ridiculous heights I'm starting to think Nikki and Bret Michaels are in cahoots and had this whole thing planned out from the very beginning.
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Rewind to 10 years ago and David Johansen is holding court at the Garage in North London.
Read MoreThe New York Dolls are the OG glam rockers, the gnarliest, the realest, the least bullshitty.
Read MoreTo coincide with the release of the New York Dolls ' fifth studio album Dancing Backward in High Heels , the band has released a promo video for their new single 'Fool For You Baby'.
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The band will also play the O2 Academy Newcastle (March 27th) and Manchester Club Academy (March 29th).
Read MoreThe A.V. Club interviews David Johansen about the New York Dolls reunion.
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Even the most ardent New York Dolls fan probably expected little more than some rousing, rolling-back-the-years live shows when they reformed in 2004.
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Old Vic artist director and Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey has spoken of his delight at securing the New York Dolls to play two nights at the Old Vic Tunnels Club in London in celebration of the new venue's launch at the end of the month.
Read MoreThe late-life second career of the New York Dolls has been one of rock's most heartwarming stories.
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On March 15, the New York Dolls will release 'Dancing Backward in High Heels,' the fifth album of their 40-year career and third since reforming in 2004.
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The New York Dolls have announced details of a new album and UK tour, to take place later this month.
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New York Dolls announce London "Underground" Concerts The legendary New York Dolls have announced two exclusive 'underground' London concerts at the Old Vic Tunnels on Wednesday 30th March and Thursday March 31st.
Read MoreThe New York Dolls have announced two exclusive "underground" London concerts at the Old Vic Tunnels on Wednesday 30th March and Thursday March 31st.
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Legendary guitarist Earl Slick, best known for his spectacular guitar work on David Bowie's albums David Live (1974), Young Americans (1975) and Station To Station (1976), has officially joined the New York Dolls as their new guitarist on their forthcoming UK tour dates.
Read MoreGlam rockers the New York Dolls will release a new studio album on March 14.
Read MoreThe return of New York Dolls is one of rock music's more heart warming stories.
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Featuring original members David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain, the album was recorded in Newcastle, England and produced by Louis XIV's Jason Hill. Originally formed in 1971, the New York Dolls are best known for influencing a generation of artists in New York and London who went on to form the first punk rock and heavy metal bands.
Read MoreNew York Dolls are to release a new album, 'Dancing Backward in High Heels', on March 14th 2011, their first on new label Global Music.
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It probably goes with out saying, but the New York Dolls are one of the most important bands to emerge from the American glam rock scene of the early 1970s.
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Morrissey has included songs by New York Dolls and Roxy Music in a list of his 13 favourite singles of all time.
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