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Yesterday (March 1), Loudwire<\/a> reported that legendary New York Dolls<\/a> frontman David Johansen<\/a> died this past Friday, Feb. 28, at the age of 75 (a mere few weeks after he went public with his Stage 4 cancer diagnosis<\/a>). Naturally, dozens of tributes from rockers and other music-related people have poured in, demonstrating how widely loved Johansen was and how deeply he\u2019ll be missed.<\/p>\n Among the artists who\u2019ve shared fond memories and condolences on social media is Peal Jam<\/a> guitarist Mike McCready<\/a>, who called New York Dolls \u201cincredibly influential\u201d and \u201cso ahead of their time.\u201d He continued<\/a>:<\/p>\n They were very important to me and my friends in the early 80\u2019s Seattle music scene. My band Shadow loved them and their wild clothes. They seemed free and dangerous while playing loud rock and roll. David Johansen at the helm – a singer with great attitude – and Johnny Thunders on guitar were great templates for the young bands of Seattle in the early 80\u2019s like Overlord, The Trids, Lipstick, Green River and of course Shadow.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n As for KISS<\/a>\u00a0guitarist\/vocalist Paul Stanley<\/a>, he stated: \u201cWhen KISS was starting up in New York City he was an undeniable force of nature leading the New York Dolls as their frontman. Rest now.\u201d<\/p>\n Likewise, Twisted Sister<\/a>\u2019s Dee Snider<\/a> declared that Johansen and New York Dolls \u201cchanged [his] life,\u201d adding: \u201cRock in peace all six of you: David, Sylvain Sylvain<\/a>, Arthur \u201cKiller\u201d Kane, Jerry Nolan, Johnny Thunders and Billy Murcia. The band is back together at last.\u201d He ended his tweet with an Apple Music link to the band\u2019s self-titled 1979 debut LP<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n You can see those tributes and plenty more (from artists such as Slash<\/a>, Billy Idol<\/a>, Silversun Pickups<\/a> and Duran Duran<\/a>) below:<\/p>\n READ MORE: Rock Star Cameos on Old School Nickelodeon<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Of course, numerous other people in the rock world have paid tribute to Johansen as well.<\/p>\n For instance, radio\/television personalities Eddie Trunk<\/a> and George Stroumboulopoulos<\/a> wrote, \u201cRIP David Johansen . Another @rockhall snub that now will be posthumous when it happens \u2026 why those that started it need to be prioritized\u201d and \u201cIt is no exaggeration to say that he is ground zero for so much what followed. RIP David Johansen,\u201d respectively.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, Pati Rock and the estate of legendary British photographer Mick Rock<\/a> sent \u201clove\u201d and \u201cheartfelt condolences\u201d to \u201c[Wife] Mara [Hennessey], [daughter] Leah and all who loved the great David Johansen.\u201d \u00a0Similarly, Riot Fest<\/a> offered a short but sweet \u201cRIP David Johansen,\u201d whereas 93.3 WMMR<\/a> DJ Jacky BamBam<\/a> lamented: \u201cDavid Johansen, lead singer of the New York Dolls and the last surviving member, has passed away. This is so sad. Rest In Peace and Glitter, David. Love, BamBam.\u201d<\/p>\n Even Actress Jennifer Tilly<\/a> (the Child\u2019s Play<\/em> series, Family Guy<\/em>) shared that the \u201ckind and funny\u201d Johansen would \u201cplay Louis Armstrong in the makeup trailer\u201d and \u201cput everybody in a good mood\u201d when they made 1989\u2019s Let It Ride<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n You can see those tributes (and more) below:<\/p>\n There’s some amazing talent that’s no longer with us, but what a legacy they left behind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Chad Childers, Loudwire<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRockers Who\u2019ve Paid Tribute to Johansen<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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