The New York Dolls, are one of those early bands, that broke out of the NY punk scene. Honestly, I never got into em, but my wife loves them. That being said, I always wondered why she was so into them. Musically, I couldn't name a song that they were famous for, you know, that big hit. I still can't, however there has always been a mystique about the band, that I was curious about, especially since Kiss has referenced them, several times, over the decades.
Recently, a documentary about the guitarist of the Dolls, Johnny Thunders, came across my desk. I have to say I was intrigued. Having heard the name for years, I always wondered what kind of guitarist he was. Also, it was a way for me to find out a little more about the New Your Dolls.
Looking for Johnny is a fascinating new documentary, which focuses on the life of Johnny Thunders. The doc. is mostly made up of archival footage as well as interviews, from those who knew him best. The documentary is very well done, chronicling Johhny's time in the New York Dolls and The Heartbreakers, as well as his solo career. It is a story about a guy that was always on the brink of success, but unfortunately let the excesses in life, take him down. Even if you're not a NYD fan, this one is worth a watch. It is captivating from beginning to end.
Bottom Line: A fallen hero. A talent that could have been a lot more successful, had he not let drugs take over. A very well done doc, one of the best I've seen in a while.
-Ragman is going to buy a Monte Carlo for David Johanssen.