Sylvain Sylvain of the Proto-Punk Band New York Dolls Dies at 69
AdvertisementContinue reading the main storySupported byContinue reading the main storySylvain Sylvain of the Proto-Punk Band New York Dolls Dies at 69He was a core member of a group that had limited commercial success in the early 1970s and didn’t last long but proved hugely influential.The New York Dolls — Jerry Nolan on drums; Sylvain Sylvain, center; Arthur Kane, at back; and Johnny Thunders, right — performing in 1974 with the Stillettos (from far left, Elda Gentile, Debbie Harry and Amanda Jones). Not pictured is the Dolls’ lead singer, David Johansen.Credit…Bob GruenPublished More
