Album: New York Dolls by New York Dolls (1973)
Genre: Glam Metal | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Provocative
Record Label: Mercury Records
Format: Album

Description: New York Dolls is the debut studio album by American rock band the New York Dolls. The album's protopunk sound was hugely influential on punk rock. In 2003, the album was ranked No. 213 on Rolling Stone magazine's list "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time". It was produced by ex-Nazz guitarist Todd Rundgren.

Artist Background: The New York Dolls is an American rock band, formed in New York in 1971. The band's protopunk sound prefigured much of what was to come in the punk rock era; their visual style influenced the look of many new wave and 1980s-era glam metal groups, and they began the local New York scene that later spawned the Ramones, Blondie, Television and Talking Heads. In 2004 the band reformed with three of their original members, two of whom, David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain, continue on today and have... Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Johnny Thunders, Dead Boys, The Stooges

Music Scene: Part of the New York, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Glam Metal, Rock/Pop, Provocative, 1970s, Album, Mercury Records

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New York Dolls is the debut studio album by American rock band the New York Dolls. The album's protopunk sound was hugely influential on punk rock. In 2003, the album was ranked No. 213 on Rolling Stone magazine's list "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time". It was produced by ex-Nazz guitarist Todd Rundgren.

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