1971
The year in which the Actress band (a precursor to the New York Dolls) is founded and perform their first shows.
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Actress Line-up #1 (New York City: 1971):
Johnny Thunders (vocals/guitar)/ Arthur Kane (bass)/ Rick Rivets( guitar) & Billy Murcia (drums)
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xx-Sep-71
US NY,New York City,Columbus Ave.,Rusty Beanie's Cycle shop,rehearsals
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10-Oct-71
US NY,New York City,Columbus Ave.,Rusty Beanie's Cycle shop,rehearsal
Setlist: That's Poison (a.k.a. Subway Train)/ I Am Confronted/ It's Too Late/ Oh Dot!/ I'm A Boy, I'm A Girl/ Coconut Grove/ Take Me To Your Party/ Oh Dot! (take 2)/ It's Too Late (take 2)/ We Have Been Through This Before/ Why Am I Alone?.
Note: Available on "Actress: Birth Of The New York Dolls" CD (Get Back 2000).
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1971
US NY,New York City,Arthur and Billy invite David Johansen to their rehearsals. It's quickly decided that he would take vocal (and harmonica) duties from then on.
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Actress Line-up #2 (New York City: 1971):
David Johansen (vocals)/ Johnny Thunders (vocals/guitar)/ Arthur Kane (bass)/ Rick Rivets( guitar) & Billy Murcia (drums)
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24-Dec-71
US NY,New York City,Endicott Hotel on 81st and Columbus,Christmas Bash
Note: The Endicott was a welfare hotel. The welfare workers invited the Dolls to play at the Christmans party they organised for the welfare people. "The Dolls launched into a set consisting of covers such as Otis Redding's 'Don't Mess with Cupid', 'Showdown' by Archie Bell & the Drells, and other R&B covers." (from Kris Needs' and Dick Porter's book "Trash! - The Complete New York Dolls"). This was to be Rick Rivets first and last ever live show with the Dolls. By then Sylvain Sylvain had returned from London/Amsterdam and took his place on guitar.
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1972
The year the band have their residency at the Mercer Arts Center and tour the UK.
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Line-up #1 (New York City: Early 1972 - November 1972):
David Johansen (vocals)/ Johnny Thunders (vocals/guitar)/ Arthur Kane (bass)/ Sylvain Sylvain (guitar) & Billy Murcia (drums)
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Early 1972
US NY,New York City,Johnny, Syl and Billy's loft on 119 Chrystie street
several 'rent' parties
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05-May-72
US NY,New York City,Greenwich Village,Mercer Arts Center,The Kitchen
[with The Magic Tramps and Satan the Fire Eater]
Ad: Scan of ad.
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23-May-72
US NY,New York City,Diplomat Hotel,Palm room
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29-May-72
US NY,New York City,Diplomat Hotel,Palm room
(An Invitation Beyond The Valley)
[with Shaker (with Jerry Nolan) and the 3D screening of "A Barbed Wire Soul" with Jackie Curtis]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 25-May-72.
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xx-Jun-72
US NY,New York City,Brooklyn,Ansonia Hotel,Continental Baths
[with Jackie Curtis]
xx-Jun-72
US NY,New York City,Brooklyn,Ansonia Hotel,Continental Baths
[with Jackie Curtis]
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June 1972
US US NY,New York City,Talent Recon Inc. studio,rehearsals.
Note: At this same place Shaker, a band with Jerry Nolan, also rehearsed.
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June 1972
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center
[with The Magic Tramps and Satan the Fire Eater]
Note: The MAC was constructed/restored in 1971 by Seymour Kabak at the rear entrance of the (1890's constructed) Broadway Central Hotel on Mercer Street.
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13-Jun-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,Oscar Wilde room
Note: Start of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays.
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20-Jun-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,Oscar Wilde room
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 22-Jun-72.
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays. Listed as "The Dolls of N.Y.".
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27-Jun-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,Oscar Wilde room
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 22-Jun-72.
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays. Listed as "The Dolls of N.Y.".
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June 1972
US NY,New York City,Greenwich Village,Blue Rock Studios,demo sessions. Recording with Marty Thau "Bad Girl", "Looking For A Kiss", "Don't Start Me Talking", "Don't Mess With Cupid", "Human Being", "Personality Crisis", "Pills", "Jet Boy", "Frankenstein", all of which are available on the "Lipstick Killers/Mercer Street Sessions" tape/CD (Roir 1981/1998).
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June 1972
US NY,New York City,David Krebs-Steve Leber office on 65th Street. The band signs their management contract.
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04-Jul-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,Oscar Wilde room
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 29-Jun-72.
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays. Listed as "The Dolls of N.Y.".
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11-Jul-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,Oscar Wilde room
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 06-Jul-72.
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays. Listed as "The Dolls of N.Y.".
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18-Jul-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,Oscar Wilde room
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 13-Jul-72.
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays. Listed as "The Dolls of N.Y.".
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24-Jul-72
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
25-Jul-72
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 20-Jul-72.
Note: Their performance on the 25th @ Max's means they must have skipped their Tuesday engagement @ the Mercer Arts.
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xx-xxx-72
US NJ,Elmwood Park,Mr. D's
[with Long John Baldry]
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01-Aug-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,Oscar Wilde room
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays.
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08-Aug-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,Oscar Wilde room
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 03-Aug-72.
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays.
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15-Aug-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,Oscar Wilde room
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 10-Aug-72.
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays. Listed as "The Dolls of N.Y.".
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22-Aug-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,Oscar Wilde room
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 17-Aug-72.
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays. Listed as "The Dolls of N.Y.".
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25-Aug-72
US NY,New York City,Diplomat Hotel,Palm Beach room
[with Ruby Rainer and the Rednecks]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 17-Aug-72.
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29-Aug-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,Oscar Wilde room
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 24-Aug-72.
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays. Listed as "The Dolls of N.Y.".
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30-Aug-72
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 24-Aug-72.
Note: Start of a 5 day residency at Max's.
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31-Aug-72
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
01-Sep-72
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
02-Sep-72
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
03-Sep-72
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 31-Aug-72.
Note: Part of a 5 day residency at Max's.
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05-Sep-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,Oscar Wilde room
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 31-Aug-72.
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays. Listed as "The Dolls of N.Y.".
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12-Sep-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,Oscar Wilde room
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 07-Sep-72.
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays. Listed as "The Dolls of N.Y.".
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19-Sep-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,Oscar Wilde room
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays.
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26-Sep-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,O'Casey Theatre
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 21-Sep-72.
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays. Listed as "The Dolls".
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01-Oct-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,O'Casey Theatre
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 29-Sep-72.
Note: Residency on Sundays.
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03-Oct-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,O'Casey Theatre
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 28-Sep-72.
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays and Sunday. Listed as "The Dolls".
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08-Oct-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,O'Casey Theatre
[with Ruby and the Rednecks]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 05-Oct-72.
Note: Residency on Sundays.
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10-Oct-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,O'Casey Theatre
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 05-Oct-72.
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays and Sunday. Listed as "The Dolls".
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12-Oct-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,O'Casey Theatre
Ad: Scan of article taken from the Village Voice 12-Oct-72.
Note: Free admission.
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15-Oct-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,O'Casey Theatre
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 05-Oct-72.
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays and Sunday. Listed as "The Dolls".
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17-Oct-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,O'Casey Theatre
22-Oct-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,O'Casey Theatre
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 12-Oct-72.
Note: Part of a 17 weeks residency on Tuesdays and Sunday. Listed as "The Dolls".
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2x-Oct-72
UK Kent,Marden,Escape studios,demoing "Personality Crisis", "Looking For A Kiss", "Bad Girl" and "Subway Train" at the start of their first UK tour. All these tracks are available on the "Personality Crisis" CDEP (See For Miles records 1990).
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25-Oct-72
UK London,Speakeasy club
26-Oct-72
UK Birmingham,Alhambra Rock
[with The Groundhogs]
28-Oct-72
UK London,Clockwords
[support for Kevin Ayers]
29-Oct-72
UK Wembley,Empire Pool,Festival of Music
[support for The Faces, with The Pink Fairies]
04-Nov-72
UK London,Imperial College
(afternoon)
[with Status Quo and Capability Brown]
04-Nov-72
UK London,Mile End Sundown
(evening)
[with Argent]
05-Nov-72
UK Liverpool,Stadium
[support for Lou Reed]
Note: In Liverpool Lou Reed does not allowed them to play.
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07-Nov-72
UK London,Billy Murcia chokes to death after he had passed out from alcohol and pills at a party.
Article: Taken from the Village Voice 16-Nov-72.
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09-Nov-72
UK Manchester,Hardrock
[support for Roxy Music]
Note: Cancelled due to Billy's death.
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Line-up #2 (New York City: December 1972 - April 1975):
David Johansen (vocals)/ Johnny Thunders (vocals/guitar)/ Arthur Kane (bass)/ Sylvain Sylvain( guitar) & Jerry Nolan (drums)
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19-Dec-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,Sean O'Casey theatre
[with The Planets]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 14-Dec-72.
Note: The first show with new drummer Jerry Nolan (ex Shaker and Suzy Quatro Band).
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23-Dec-72
US NY,New York City,Village East Theater (former Fillmore East)
[with Teenage Lust, Magic Tramps etc..]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 21-Dec-72.
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31-Dec-72
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,Oscar Wilde Room
'Endless Party 1973' - New Years Eve Show
[with Magic Tramps, Queen Elisabeth, Modern Lovers, Ruby and the Rednecks..]
(from 11PM to dawn)
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 28-Dec-72.
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1973
Recording and release of their first album. Engagements at Max's, Mercer Art, Kenny's Castaways and The Coventry. Touring Europe in December.
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03-Jan-73
US MA,Boston,Orpheum Theater
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04-Jan-73
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
05-Jan-73
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
06-Jan-73
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
07-Jan-73
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
08-Jan-73
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 04-Jan-73.
Note: 5 day residency.
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16-Jan-73
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,O'Casey Theatre
(2 sets)
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 11-Jan-73.
Note: Tuesday engagement.
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23-Jan-73
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center,O'Casey Theatre
(2 sets)
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 18-Jan-73.
Note: Tuesday engagement.
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30-Jan-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 25-Jan-73.
Note: Start of a 12 date daily residency. Some footage ("Human Being" and "Bad Girl"), filmed by Bob Gruen and Nadya Beck, is available on the "All Dolled Up" DVD (MVD 2005).
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31-Jan-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
[with Jack McMahon + Bobby Kosser]
01-Feb-73
US NY,Manhatten,Kenny's Castaways
[with Jack McMahon + Bobby Kosser]
02-Feb-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
[with Jack McMahon + Bobby Kosser]
03-Feb-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
[with Jack McMahon + Bobby Kosser]
04-Feb-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
[with Jack McMahon + Bobby Kosser]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 01-Feb-73.
Article: Scan of article by John Rockwell taken from the New York Times 03-Feb-73.
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05-Feb-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
[with Christina]
06-Feb-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
[with Christina]
07-Feb-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
[with Christina]
08-Feb-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
[with Christina]
09-Feb-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
[with Christina]
10-Feb-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
[with Christina]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 08-Feb-73.
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11-Feb-73
US NY,New York City,Mercer Arts Center
Endless Valentine's Day
[with Suicide, Wayne County, Magic Tramps, Ruby and the Rednecks]
(all-night party from 10PM till dawn)
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 08-Feb-73.
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24-Feb-73
US NY,New York City,Town Hall
[support for Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 08-Feb-73.
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2x-Feb-73
US MA,Boston,Donkey Club
01-Mar-73
US MA,Boston,K-K-Katy's club
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Early March 1973
US NY,New York City,Planet studios,demoing 23 songs produced by Paul Nelson: "Seven Day Weekend", "Frankenstein", "Who Are The Mystery Girls?", "(There's Gonna Be A) Showdown", "Back In The USA", "Looking For A Kiss", "Jet Boy", "It's Too Late", "Bad Detective", "Lonely Planet Boy", "Subway Train", "Private World", "Trash", "Human Being", "Don't Start Me Talkin'", "Give Her A Great Big Kiss", "Vietnamese Baby", "Babylon", "Bad Girl", "Pills", "Personality Crisis", "Endless Party" and "Hootchie Cootchie Man". All except the last 2 tracks are available on the "A Hard Day's Night" CD (Norton Records 2000). The last 2 are on the "Seven Day Weekend" CD (Receiver 1992), with 17 tracks from the same session.
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07-Mar-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
Setlist: Looking For A Kiss/ Personality Crisis/ Pills/ Bad Detective/ Vietnamese Baby/ Hoochie Coochie Man/ Trash/ Jet Boy/.. and more..
Note: "Bad Detective", filmed by Bob Gruen and Nadya Beck, is available on the "All Dolled Up" DVD (MVD 2005).
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16-Mar-73
US NY,New York City,Diplomat Hotel,Crystal Room
St.Patrick's Eve bash
[with The Brats]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 15-Mar-73.
Note: This is the Brats' [formed in 1972 by Actress guitarist Rick Rivets] debut show.
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20-Mar-73
US NY,New York City,the band signs a 2 album record contract with Mercury Records.
Article: Scan of article taken from the Village Voice 29-Mar-73.
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03-Apr-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
04-Apr-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 29-Mar-73.
Note: Start of 6 day residency.
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05-Apr-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
06-Apr-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
07-Apr-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
08-Apr-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 05-Apr-73.
Note: Part of the 6 day residency.
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April/June 1973
US NY,New York City,Record Plant studios (44th street),Studio B,recording debut album "New York Dolls". Engineered by Jack Douglas and Ed Sprigg. Produced by Todd Rundgren. "Personality Crisis", "Looking For A Kiss", "Vietnamese Baby", "Lonely Planet Boy", "Frankenstein", "Trash", "Bad Girl", "Subway Train", "Pills", "Private World" and "Jet Boy".
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11-May-73
US NY,New York City,Queens,The Coventry
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 03-May-73.
Note: First time in Queens.
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12-May-73
US NY,New York City,Queens,The Coventry
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 10-May-73.
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25-May-73
US NY,New York City,The Circus
(2 sets)
[with Barnaby Bye]
26-May-73
US NY,New York City,The Circus
(2 sets)
[with Barnaby Bye]
27-May-73
US NY,New York City,The Circus
(2 sets)
[with Barnaby Bye]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 17-May-73.
Note: Re-opening of the former Electric Circus (@ the Ukranian National Hall, 23 St.Marks Place).
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29-Jun-73
US NY,New York City,Queens,The Coventry
30-Jun-73
US NY,New York City,Queens,The Coventry
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 21-Jun-73.
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01-Jul-73
US NY,New York City,Queens,The Coventry
[with Blue Suede]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 28-Jun-73.
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July 1973
US Release of "Trash/Personality Crisis" 7" single (Mercury Records).
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19-Jul-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
20-Jul-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
21-Jul-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
22-Jul-73
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 12-Jul-73.
Note: 4 day residency.
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27-Jul-73
US Release of "New York Dolls" album (Mercury Records).
Ad: Scan of ad for album taken from the Village Voice on 16-Aug-73.
Review: Scan of album review by Harold Borowski taken from the Daily Collegian on 29-Sep-73.
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27-Jul-73
US NY,New York City,Queens,The Coventry
[with The Brats]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 26-Jul-73.
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28-Jul-73
US OH,Masillion,Tiger Stadium
[support for Mott The Hoople and Dr.Hook]
Poster: Scan of poster.
Note: Originally scheduled at the Cloverleaf speedway on July 23rd. After the Tiger Stadium show they also perform at the The Coventry in Queens.
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28-Jul-73
US NY,New York City,Queens,The Coventry
[with Luger]
29-Jul-73
US NY,New York City,Queens,The Coventry
[with Malachite]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 26-Jul-73.
Note: On the 28th they first perform at the Mott The Hoople concert @ the Masillion, Tiger Stadium.
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03-Aug-73
US NY,New York City,Madison Square Gardens,Felt Forum
[support for Mott The Hoople]
Setlist: Courageous Cat/ Personality Crisis/ Looking For A Kiss/ Bad Girl/ Great Big Kiss/ Vietnamese Baby/ Babylon/ Pills/ Trash.
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 05-Jul-73.
Note: On the 3rd of August the Broadway Central Hotel collapses as well as part of the Mercer Arts Center. Photo taken from the Daily News on 07-Aug-73.
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07-Aug-73
US PA,Wilkensberg,Alpine Arena
[support for Mott The Hoople and Blue Öyster Cult]
Ad: Scan of ad.
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14-Aug-73
US NY,Long Island,Roslyn,My Father's Place
15-Aug-73
US NY,Long Island,Roslyn,My Father's Place
16-Aug-73
US NY,Long Island,Roslyn,My Father's Place
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 09-Aug-73.
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22-Aug-73
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
(2 sets)
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 19-Jul-73.
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23-Aug-73
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
(2 sets)
24-Aug-73
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
(2 sets)
25-Aug-73
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
(2 sets)
Setlist: (one of the 2 sets on 23-Aug-73) Human Being/ Personality Crisis/ Give Her a Great Big Kiss/ Bad Detective/ Pills/ Trash/ Lookin' For A Kiss/ Jet Boy.
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 09-Aug-73.
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26-Aug-73
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
(2 sets)
Setlist: (1st set) Back In The USA/Lookin' For A Kiss/ Bad Girl/ Mystery Girl/ Great Big Kiss/ Subway Train/ Trash/ Personality Crisis/ Jet Boy/.. and more..
Setlist: (2nd set) Milkman/ Human Being/ Don't Start Me Talking/ Pills/ Hoochie Coochie Man/.. and more..
Note: "Subway Train" (1st set), filmed by Bob Gruen and Nadya Beck, is available on the "All Dolled Up" DVD (MVD 2005).
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27-Aug-73
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City,Upstairs
(2 sets)
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 23-Aug-73.
Article: Scan of article taken from the Village Voice on 30-Aug-73.
Note: Some footage of this show, filmed by Bob Gruen and Nadya Beck, is available on the "All Dolled Up" DVD (MVD 2005). "Trash" is from the 2nd show on 27-Aug-73, where roadie Peter Jordon replaces Arthur. His girlfriend Connie Gripp had slashed his thumb to prevent him from going on tour. He joins after all, with his hand in a cast, and is replaced by Peter Jordon on many of the Californian shows.
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29-Aug-73
US CA,Los Angeles,Whisky A Go Go
[with Mayson]
(2 sets)
30-Aug-73
US CA,Los Angeles,Whisky A Go Go
[with Mayson]
(2 sets)
31-Aug-73
US CA,Los Angeles,Whisky A Go Go
[with Mayson]
(2 sets)
01-Sep-73
US CA,Los Angeles,Whisky A Go Go
[with Mayson]
(2 sets)
02-Sep-73
US CA,Los Angeles,Whisky A Go Go
[with Mayson]
(2 sets)
Note: Roadie Peter Jordan replaces Arthur Kane on bass. Some footage ("Vietnamese Baby", "Looking For A Kiss" and "Jet Boy") of these shows, filmed by Bob Gruen and Nadya Beck, is available on the "All Dolled Up" DVD (MVD 2005).
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 09-Aug-73.
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04-Sep-73
US CA,San Francisco,The Matrix club
[with The Tubes]
05-Sep-73
US CA,San Francisco,The Matrix club
[with The Tubes]
Setlist: Looking For A Kiss/ Babylon/ Pills/ Great Big Kiss/ Private World/ Who Are The Mystery Girls?/ Vietnamese Baby/ Don’t Start Me Talkin’/ Hoochie Coochie Man/ Bad Girl/ Personality Crisis/ Trash/ Jet Boy.
06-Sep-73
US CA,San Francisco,The Matrix club
[with The Tubes]
Setlist: Looking For A Kiss/ Bad Girl/ Subway Train/ Babylon/ Great Big Kiss/ Private World/ Who Are The Mystery Girls?/ Trash/ Frankenstein/ I’m Into Something Good/ Bad Detective/ Personality Crisis/ Jet Boy.
Poster: Photo of poster.
Note: Roadie Peter Jordan replaces Arthur Kane on bass. Some footage (5th: "Private World", "Who Are The Mystery Girls?" and "Hoochie Coochie Man"; 6th: "Great Big Kiss" and "Personality Crisis") of these shows, filmed by Bob Gruen and Nadya Beck, is available on the "All Dolled Up" DVD (MVD 2005).
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xx-Sep-73
US CA,Los Angeles,KHJ-TV channel 9,The Real Don Steele show
Setlist: They playback "Personality Crisis" and another song.
Note: The cover of "Too Much Too Soon" is a photo by Bob Gruen and Nadya Beck taken at this show. His video footage is included in the "All Dolled Up" DVD (MVD 2005).
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11-Sep-73
US CA,Los Angeles,Burbank,NBC TV,Midnight Special
[with Mott The Hoople + War]
Setlist: Trash/ Personality Crisis.
Photo: Screen capture from TV broadcast.
Note: Burt Sugarman's show. Live in the studio. Both Arthur (miming) and Peter Jordan (playing) are on stage. Recorded on the 11th and broadcast on 13-Sep-73.
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13-Sep-73
US TX,Houston,Liberty Hall
14-Sep-73
US TX,Houston,Liberty Hall
(2 sets 8PM 11PM)
15-Sep-73
US TX,Houston,Liberty Hall
(2 sets 8PM 11PM)
16-Sep-73
US TX,Houston,Liberty Hall
Poster: Photo of poster.
Note: Arthur's arm is still in a cast so roadie Peter Jordan continues to replace him on bass.
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17-Sep-73
US TX,Dallas,Gertie's
[with The Werewolves]
18-Sep-73
US TX,Dallas,Gertie's
[with The Werewolves]
19-Sep-73
US TX,Dallas,Gertie's
[with The Werewolves]
20-Sep-73
US TX,Dallas,Gertie's
[with The Werewolves]
Setlist: (one of the 4 shows) Courageous Cat Theme (*)/ Personality Crisis/ Vietnamese Baby/ Bad Girl/ Looking For A Kiss/ Great Big Kiss/ Pills/ Frankenstein/ Lone Star Queen/ Don't Start Me Talking.
Poster: Photo of poster.
Note: These shows are often wrongly listed as having happened in 1974 as well. One of the shows is available on the "Dolls Live: Dallas '74" bootleg LP (Smilin' Ears 1978), except for (*). Also released as part of the "From Here to Eternity: The Live Bootleg Box Set" 3CD (Sanctuary 2006).
Arthur's arm is still in a cast so roadie Peter Jordan continues to replace him on bass.
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21-Sep-73
US TN,Memphis,Ellis Auditorium
[with The Stooges]
Flyer: Photo of flyer.
Note: A riot ensues during the Dolls' shows. David spends the night in jail. Arthur's arm is still in a cast so roadie Peter Jordan continues to replace him on bass.
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22-Sep-73
US MI,Detroit,Michigan Palace
[with Aerosmith]
Flyer: Photo of flyer.
Note: Arthur's arm is still in a cast so roadie Peter Jordan continues to replace him on bass.
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24-Sep-73
US WI,Milwaukee,Teddy's
25-Sep-73
US WI,Milwaukee,Teddy's
04-Oct-73
US GA,Atlanta,Municipal Auditorium
[with Mott The Hoople & Aerosmith]
05-Oct-73
US FL,West Palm Beach,Auditorium
[with Mott The Hoople & Aerosmith]
xx-Oct-73
US MN,Minneapolis,-
11-Oct-73
US IL,Chicago,Auditorium Theater
[with Mott The Hoople & Aerosmith]
13-Oct-73
US MO,St.Louis,Lion's Den
[support for Lynyrd Skynyrd]
16-Oct-73
US NY,Rochester,Auditorium Theatre
[with Mott The Hoople & Aerosmith]
17-Oct-73
US NY,Buffalo,Kleinhans Music Hall
[with Mott The Hoople & Aerosmith]
Note: In Chicago (home of Mercury Records) Arthur attempts to play for the first time in weeks, but after the show has to put on a new cast for several more weeks.
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19-Oct-73
UK Release of "New York Dolls" album (Mercury Records).
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xx-Oct-73
US MA,Boston,-
xx-Oct-73
US PA,Philadelphia,-
xx-Oct-73
US PA,Pittsburgh,-
26-Oct-73
US NY,New York City,Radio City Music Hall
[with Mott The Hoople]
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27-Oct-73
US ON,Toronto,Victory Burlesque Theatre
(early show- 8 PM)
[with Rush]
27-Oct-73
US ON,Toronto,Victory Burlesque Theatre
(late show- 11 PM)
[with Rush]
Poster: Photo of poster.
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29-Oct-73
US CT,Bridgeport,Stratfield Motor Hotel,Ballroom
Setlist: Looking For A Kiss/ Pills/ Subway Train/ Bad Girl/ Back In The USA/ Great Big Kiss/ Who Are The Mystery Girls?/ Trash/ Vietnamese Baby/ Private World/ Personality Crisis/ Jet Boy.
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31-Oct-73
US NY,New York City,Waldorf Astoria,Grand Ballroom
Howard Stein's Halloween bash
Setlist: Looking For A Kiss/ Bad Girl/ Pills/ Great Big Kiss/ Babylon/ Frankenstein/..and more..
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 11-Oct-73.
Note: Some footage ("Babylon" and "Frankenstein") of this show, filmed by Bob Gruen and Nadya Beck, is available on the "All Dolled Up" DVD (MVD 2005).
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xx-Nov-73
US NY,New York City,Manhattan,Baggy's rehearsal space,reheasing for upcoming UK 2 week tour.
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05-Nov-73
US GA,Atlanta,Richard's
[with Public Foot The Roman]
06-Nov-73
US GA,Atlanta,Richard's
[with Public Foot The Roman]
07-Nov-73
US GA,Atlanta,Richard's
[with Public Foot The Roman]
08-Nov-73
US GA,Atlanta,Richard's
[with Public Foot The Roman]
09-Nov-73
US GA,Atlanta,Richard's
[with Public Foot The Roman]
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14-Nov-73
US MD,Baltimore,Hollywood Palace
[with Renaud and Junction]
Poster: Photo of poster.
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1x-Nov-73
US RI,University of Rhode Island?
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17-Nov-73
US NJ,New Brunswick,State Theatre
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 08-Nov-73.
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20-Nov-73
UK Arrival at London Heathrow airport
22-Nov-73
UK LWT TV,Russel Harty Plus TV program
(afternoon)
22-Nov-73
UK Warwick,University
(evening)
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23-Nov-73
UK Release of "Jet Boy/ Babylon/ Who Are The Mystery Girls" 7" single (Mercury Records).
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23-Nov-73
UK York,University
24-Nov-73
UK Leeds,University
26-Nov-73
UK BBC 2 TV,Old Grey Whistle Test
Setlist: "Jet Boy" and "Looking For A Kiss" (live in the studio).
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26-Nov-73
UK London,Kensington,Biba's Boutique,Rainbow restaurant
Christmas Ball
[with Writing On The Wall]
27-Nov-73
UK London,Kensington,Biba's Boutique,Rainbow restaurant
Christmas Ball
[with Writing On The Wall]
Poster: Photo of poster.
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28-Nov-73
FR Paris,Orly Airport,band arrives in France
28-Nov-73
FR Lyon,-
29-Nov-73
FR Lille,-
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01-Dec-73
FR Paris,Radio Luxembourg from the 22 rue Bayard studio
live radio session @ 21:05
Setlist: Personality Crisis/ Bad Girl/ Looking For A Kiss/ Give Her A Great Big Kiss/ Stranded In The Jungle/ Pills/ Vietnamese Baby/ Trash/ Milkman (a.k.a. Chatterbox)/ Puss 'n Boots/ Hoochie Coochie Man/ Jet Boy.
Note: Available on the "Paris Le Trash" CD (Triple X 1993). Radio Luxembourg (RTL) is still located at 22 rue Bayard to this day.
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02-Dec-73
FR Paris,Ambassador Hotel,press conference
02-Dec-73
FR Paris,Olympia Théâtre,28 boulevard des Capucines
(matinée show at 3:30PM)
03-Dec-73
FR Paris,TV show
(afternoon)
03-Dec-73
FR Paris,Le Bataclan
(evening)
04-Dec-73
GE Bremen,ARD TV,Musikladen
Setlist: "Looking For A Kiss" and "Personality Crisis" (live in the studio)
05-Dec-73
GE Hamburg,Salambo's Boudoir (former Star Club)
Press conference + Record company show
06-Dec-73
NL Hilversum,AVRO TV,Top Pop
Setlist: "Jet Boy" (playback in the studio).
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07-Dec-73
NL Amsterdam,Paradiso
Poster: Made by Martin Kaye.
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08-Dec-73
NL Sittard,Stadsschouwburg
09-Dec-73
NL Amsterdam,Universiteit
10-Dec-73
BE Brussel,TV show
Note: The Amsterdam show was disrupted by homophobic protestors.
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14-Dec-73
US Washington,George Washington University,Lisner Auditorium
[with Babe]
xx-Dec-73
US NY,New York City,-
xx-Dec-73
US NY,New York City,-
30-Dec-73
US OH,Cleveland,Allen Theater
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31-Dec-73
US MI,Detroit,Michigan Palace
Setlist: Personality Crisis/ Bad Girl/ Looking For A Kiss/ Who's The Mystery Girls?/ Stranded In The Jungle/ Human Being/ Pills/ Trash/ Milkman (a.k.a. Chatterbox)/ Puss 'n' Boots/ Babylon/ Lone Star Queen/ Don't Start Me Talking.
Poster: Photo of poster.
Note: Broadcast live to air by WABX FM. Available on the "Trash (Don't Take My Life Away)" bootleg LP (Desdemona 1974).
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1974
The year in which they record and release their second album "Too Much Too Soon".
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12-Jan-74
US OH,Toledo,Sports Arena
Poster: Photo of poster.
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xx-Jan-74
US NY,New York City,Media Sound Studios,demoing "Lone Star Queen" and "Don't mess with Cupid". Produced by Paul Nelson. Available on the "Rock 'N Roll" compilation CD (Polygram/Mercury 1994).
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28-Jan/Feb-74
US NY,New York City,A&R/Media Sound Studios (57th street),recording "Too Much Too Soon" album. Engineered by Dixon Van Winkle and Dennis Drake. Produced by Shadow Morton (The Shangri-Las). "Babylon", "Stranded In The Jungle", "Who Are The Mystery Girls?", "(There's Gonna Be A) Showdown", "It's Too Late", "Puss 'N' Boots", "Chatterbox", "Bad Detective", "Don't Start Me Talkin'" and "Human Being". Also recorded "Courageous Cat Theme", which is available on the "Rock 'N Roll" compilation CD (Polygram/Mercury 1994).
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15-Feb-74
US NY,New York City,Academy Of Music,St. Valentine's Day Massacre
[with Eliot Murhpy]
Setlist: Puss 'n' Boots/ Bad Girl/ Looking For A Kiss/ Who Are The Mystery Girls?/ Trash/ Stranded In The Jungle/ Great Big Kiss/ Milkman (a.k.a. Chatterbox)/ Personality Crisis/ Babylon/ It's Too Late/ Pills/ Human Being/ Jet Boy/ Hoochie Coochie Man/ Back In The USA.
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 15-Feb-74.
Article: Scan of article by John Rockwell taken from the New York Times 19-Feb-74.
Note: Preceded by the showing of Bob Gruen's "Lipstick Killers" film.
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16-Feb-74
US IN,Bloomington,-
[with Lynyrd Skynyrd]
18-Feb-74
US NJ,Passaic,Capitol Theatre
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21-Feb-74
US MA,Cambridge,Harvard Square,The Performance Center 1
(2 shows)
[with Eliot Murphy]
22-Feb-74
US MA,Cambridge,Harvard Square,The Performance Center 1
(2 shows)
[with Eliot Murphy]
23-Feb-74
US MA,Cambridge,Harvard Square,The Performance Center 1
(2 shows)
[with Eliot Murphy]
Article: Scan of article taken from the Harvard Crimson 21-Feb-74.
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13-Mar-74
CAN BC,Vancouver,Commodore Ballroom
14-Mar-74
US WA,Seattle,Moore Theatre
[with Ze Whiz Kidz + Fabulous Pickle Sisters]
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16-Mar-74
US CA,Santa Monica,Civic Center
[with Silverhead]
Setlist: Great Big Kiss/ Stranded In The Jungle/ Puss 'n' Boots/ Trash/ Milkman (a.k.a. Chatterbox)/ Who Are The Mystery Girls?/ Pills/ (There's Gonna Be A) Showdown(*)/ Hootchie Cootchie Man(*)/ Dizzy Miss Lizzy(*)/ Back In The U.S.A.(*)/ Bad Detective(*).
Note: Preceded by the showing of Bob Gruen's "Lipstick Killers" film. (*) Available on the "Hootchie Cootchie Dolls" CD (Solid records 1998) and (except "Bad Detective") on the "Dizzy Dolls" bootleg LP (1985).
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17-Mar-74
US CA,San Diego,JJ's Club
05-Apr-74
US WY,Casper,-
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06-Apr-74
US RI,Providence,-
Setlist: Personality Crisis/ Looking For A Kiss/ Bad Girl/ Stranded In The Jungle/ Pills/ Who Are The Mystery Girls?/ Babylon/ Milkman (a.k.a. Chatterbox)/ Puss 'n' Boots/ Trash.
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14-Apr-74
US NY,Long Island,Roslyn,My Father's Place
[with The Miamis]
Setlist: Babylon/ Puss 'n' Boots/ Looking For A Kiss/ Trash/ Stranded In The Jungle/ Personality Crisis/ Bad Girl/ Pills/ Hootchie Cootchie Dolls/ It's Too Late/ Milkman (a.k.a. Chatterbox)/ Human Being/ Lone Star Queen.
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 11-Feb-74.
Note: Broadcast by WBAB FM. Start of the 'Manhattan World Tour'.
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15-Apr-74
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City
16-Apr-74
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 04-Apr-74.
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17-Apr-74
US NY,New York City,Club 82
Easter Parade (midnight show)
[with The Miamis]
Setlist: Babylon/ Personality Crisis/ Lookin' For A Kiss/ Stranded In The Jungle/ Puss'n'Boots/ Trash/ Chatterbox/ Pills..and more..
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 18-Apr-74.
Note: Club 82 was a famous old drag place (on 82 E. 4th Street between 2nd Avenue & the Bowery). The band performs in drag, save for Johnny Thunders, who refuses to wear a dress. Some footage ("Chatterbox" and "Pills") of this show, filmed by Bob Gruen and Nadya Beck, is available on the "All Dolled Up" DVD (MVD 2005). With Buddy Bowser on sax.
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19-Apr-74
US NY,New York City,Queens,Coventry
Easter Parade (midnight show)
[with The Miamis + Casterbridge Union]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 11-Apr-74.
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20-Apr-74
US NY,New York City,Queens,Coventry
Easter Parade (midnight show)
[with The Miamis]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 18-Apr-74.
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21-Apr-74
US NY,New York City,Bottom Line
Easter Parade
[with Suzy Quatro]
Setlist: It's Too Late/ Personality Crisis/ Stranded In The Jungle/ Puss 'n' Boots/ Great Big Kiss/ Looking For A Kiss/ Trash/ Chatterbox /..and more..
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 18-Apr-74.
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21-Apr-74
US NY,Long Island,My Father's Place
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 04-Apr-74.
Note: On the same day as their Bottom Line show. Either this was cancelled or they performed very late.
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22-Apr-74
US NY,Manhattan,Kenny's Castaways
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 18-Apr-74.
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10-May-74
UK Release of the "Too Much Too Soon" album (Mercury Records).
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17-May-74
US MI,Detroit,Michigan Palace
[with Isis]
xx-May-74
US MI,Lansing,-
xx-May-74
US OH,Columbus,-
xx-May-74
US OH,Cleveland,-
24-May-74
US OH,Dayton,Hara Arena
[with Blue Oyster Cult]
xx-May-74
US FL,-,-
xx-May-74
US NC,Charlotte,-
xx-May-74
US DC,Washington,-
xx-May-74
US CT,-,-
xx-May-74
US MD,Baltimore,-
xx-May-74
US MN,Minneapolis
Note: Part of a 3 months tour to promote the release of the "Too Much Too Soon" album. With Buddy Bowser on sax.
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08-Jun-74
US FL,,St.Petersburg,Bayfront Center Arena
[with Slade and 10CC]
Review: Scan of review taken from the St.Petersburg Independent 10-Jun-74.
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10-Jun-74
US MI,Wayne County,Allan Park Civic Arena
[with Astigafa and Salem Witchcraft]
Ad: Scan of ad from the Detroit Free Press courtesy of Alex F.
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12-Jun-74
US MI,Flint,I.M.A. Auditorium
[with Kiss]
Poster: Photo of poster.
Ad: Scan of ad from the Detroit Free Press courtesy of Alex F.
Review: Scan from the Flint Journal courtesy of Alex F.
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14-Jun-74
US OH,Cleveland,Allen Theater
[with Kiss]
Review: Scan from the Scene, June 20-26, 1974 courtesy of Alex F.
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15-Jun-74
CAN ON,Toronto,Massey Hall
[with Kiss]
Poster: Photo of poster.
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16-Jun-74
CAN PQ,Montréal,-
17-Jun-74
US NJ,Asbury Park,Sunshine In
[with Kiss]
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xx-Jun-74
US NY,Syracuse,The Yellow Balloon
Setlist: Something Else/ Looking For A Kiss/ Who Are The Mystery Girls?/ Stranded In The Jungle/ Pills/ Personality Crisis/ Puss 'n' Boots/ Trash/ Trash/ Chatterbox/ Ain't Got No Home/ It's Too Late/ Teenage News/ 32-20 Blues/ Back In The USA/On Fire/ Human Being.
Note: With Buddy Bowser on sax.
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06-Jul-74
UK Derbyshire,Buxton
07-Jul-74
UK London,Rock Proms
Note: Both dates are cancelled.
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xx-Jun-74
US TN,Memphis,-
25-Jun-74
US SC,Greenville,-
[with Kiss]
26-Jun-74
US NC,Charlotte,-
[with Kiss]
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13-Jul-74
US MA,Boston,Boston Armory
[with Duke and the Drives & Ronny and the Ronettes]
Setlist: Jet Boy/ Looking For A Kiss/ Personality Crisis/ Pills/ Stranded In The Jungle/ Puss 'n' Boots/ Great Big Kiss/ Trash/.. and more..
Review: Scan of review from the Boston Real Paper 07-Aug-74 courtesy of Billy Claire.
Ad: Scan of ad from the Boston Real Paper also courtesy of Billy Claire.
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14-Jul-74
US AL,Birmingham,Auditorium
[with Kiss]
16-Jul-74
US LA,Baton Rouge,Independence Hall
[with Kiss, Blue Öyster Cult]
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17-Jul-74
US LA,New Orleans,The Warehouse
(cancelled)
19-Jul-74
US NC,Fayetteville,Cumberland County Memorial Arena
[with Nazareth, Kiss, Blue Öyster Cult]
(cancelled)
Note: The New Orleans show is cancelled, because the place was burned down. Also the Fayetteville show is cancelled. The band is replaced by local band Glass Moon.
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23-Jul-74
US CA,Los Angeles,Roxy Theater
24-Jul-74
US CA,Los Angeles,Roxy Theater
(cancelled)
25-Jul-74
US CA,Los Angeles,Roxy Theater
(cancelled)
26-Jul-74
US CA,Los Angeles,Roxy Theater
(cancelled)
Note: The shows from the 24th till the 26th at the Roxy Theater are cancelled because the crew/band destroyed the props for "The Rocky Horror Show" movie which was also screening there.
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24-Jul-74
US CA,Long Beach,Auditorium
Setlist: (There's Gonna Be A) Showdown/ Stranded In The Jungle/ Trash/ Milkman (a.k.a. Chatterbox)/ Looking For A Kiss/ Personality Crisis.
Note: Filmed for Don Kirshner's "Rock Concert" TV program.
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xx-xxx-74
US NY,New York City,The Blue Angel/Bacchus Rock Palace
[with The Stillettos]
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xx-Jul-74
US OH,-,-
xx-Jul-74
US OH,Cleveland,-
17-Aug-74
US NJ,Parsippany,Joint in the Woods
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19-Aug-74
US NY,New York City,Club 82
(2 shows)
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 15-Aug-74.
Note: The second show was curtailed by the arrival of police officers who slapped writs on the club management for overcrowding.
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23-Aug-74
US ND,Minot,-
[with Blue Öyster Cult, Gandolf]
24-Aug-74
US ND,Fargo,Civic Auditorium
[with Blue Öyster Cult, Gandolf]
Note: The Dolls cancelled their show in Fargo and most likely also in Minot.
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26-Aug-74
US NY,New York City,Club 82
(2 shows)
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 22-Aug-74.
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27-Aug-74
US MI,Detroit,Trading Post
28-Aug-74
US MI,Detroit,Trading Post
29-Aug-74
US MI,Detroit,Trading Post
01-Sep-74
US MN,Minneapolis,State Fair
Note: Peter Jordon replaces Arthur Kane, who stayed in NYC (in rehab).
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08-Sep-74
CAN BC,Vancouver,Commodore Ballroom
09-Sep-74
CAN BC,Vancouver,Commodore Ballroom
Setlist: Hoochie Coochie Man/ Great Big Kiss/ Don't Mess With Cupid/ Chatterbox/ Babylon/ Who Are The Mystery Girls?/ Jet Boy/ I'm A Human Being/ and more...
Note: Available on the "I'm A Human Being" CD (Receiver 1998). Peter Jordon replaces Arthur Kane, who stayed in NYC (in rehab).
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13-Sep-74
US NY,New York City,Jimmy's on 52nd street
(midnight show)
14-Sep-74
US FL,St.Petersburg,-
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16-Sep-74
US CO,Denver,Ebbets Field
17-Sep-74
US CO,Denver,Ebbets Field
18-Sep-74
US CO,Denver,Ebbets Field
19-Sep-74
US CO,Denver,Ebbets Field
Poster: Photo of poster.
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20-Sep-74
US KS,Kansas City,Memorial Hall
[with Blue Öyster Cult]
Setlist: Looking For A Kiss/ Personality Crisis/ Somethin' Else/ Who Are The Mystery Girls?/ Stranded In The Jungle/ Don't You Start Me Talkin'/ Chatterbox/ Trash/ Ain't Got No Home/ Teenage News/ Puss 'n' Boots.
Poster: Photo of poster.
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21-Sep-74
CAN ON,Toronto,-
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27-Sep-74
CAN PQ,Montréal,Palais du Commerce/Showmart
[with Charlee]
Setlist: Looking For A Kiss/ Who Are The Mystery Girls?(*)/ Somethin' Else(*)/ Pills(*)/ Great Big Kiss(*)/ Subway Train(*)/ It's Too Late(*)/ Trash/ Bad Girl/ Chatterbox/ Puss 'n' Boots/ Stranded In The Jungle.
Review: Taken from The Montreal Gazette 30-Sep-74.
Note: With Peter Jordan on bass, instead of Arthur and Buddy Bowser on saxophone as of "Pills". Broadcast by CKVL 96.9 radio. (*)Available on the "Looking For A Kiss" bootleg LP (Company Records 1989).
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29-Sep-74
CAN PQ,Montréal,Palais du Commerce
05-Oct-74
US NJ,-,Liberty Bell
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11-Oct-74
US CA,Los Angeles,Hollywood Paladium
Hollywood Street Revival And Dance
[support for Iggy Pop,GTO's,Flo & Eddie,..]
Ad: Scan of ad.
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01-Nov-74
US NJ,Elmwood Park,Mr. D's
02-Nov-74
US NJ,Elmwood Park,Mr. D's
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 23-Oct-74.
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13-Dec-74
US MA,Westborough,The Fox Music Hall
[with Live Jive]
14-Dec-74
US MA,Westborough,The Fox Music Hall
[with Live Jive]
15-Dec-74
US MA,Westborough,The Fox Music Hall
(matinee show and evening show)
[with Live Jive]
Ad 1: Photo of mircofilm image courtesy of Billy Claire.
Ad 2: Microfilm image from the Worcester Telegram 08-Dec-74 also courtesy of Billy Claire.
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xx-Dec-74
US OH,Cleveland,-
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27-Dec-74
US FL,Fort Lauderdale,Flying Machine
(2 sets)
Setlist: (1st set) Personality Crisis/ Something Else/ Lookin’ For A Kiss/ Give Her A Great Big Kiss/ Who Are The Mystery Girls?/ Stranded In The Jungle/ Chatterbox.
Setlist: (2nd set) Courageous Cat Theme/ Human Being/ Back In The USA/ Babylon/ Puss’n’Boots/ Something Else/ Don’t Start Me Talkin’.
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28-Dec-74
US FL,Fort Lauderdale,Flying Machine
(2 sets)
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31-Dec-74
US NY,Uniondale,Nassau Coliseum
[support for Chuck Berry & Little Richard]
Note: All shows cancelled.
Flyer: Scan of flyer.
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1975
The year in which Malcom McLaren becomes involved (as 'manager') and the band soon after breaks up.
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17-Jan-75
US NY,New York City,Queens,Coventry
[with Age, Sniper, The Dictators]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 13-Jan-75.
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18-Jan-75
US NY,New York City,Queens,Coventry
[with Age, Sniper, The Dictators]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 20-Jan-75.
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19-Feb-75
US NY,Long Island,Roslyn,My Father's Place
20-Feb-75
US NY,Long Island,Roslyn,My Father's Place
21-Feb-75
US NY,Long Island,Roslyn,My Father's Place
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 20-Feb-75.
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28-Feb-75
US NY,New York City,Little Hippodrome (12 PM)
[with Steve Lyons Eyeshow]
01-Mar-75
US NY,New York City,Little Hippodrome (9 PM and 12 PM)
[with Steve Lyons Eyeshow]
02-Mar-75
US NY,New York City,Little Hippodrome (5 PM)
[with Steve Lyons Eyeshow]
Setlist: (02-Mar-75) Red Patent Leather/ On Fire/ Something Else/ Daddy Rolling Stone/ Girls/ Ain't Got No Home/ Dizzy Miss Lizzy/ Down Down Downtown/ Pirate Love/ Pills/ Teenage News/ Personality Crisis/ Looking For A Kiss/ Stranded In The Jungle.
Flyer: Scan of flyer.
Promo: Scan of promo sheet.
Note: Some footage ("Down Down Downtown", "Pirate Love" and "Teenage News") of this show, filmed by Bob Gruen and Nadya Beck, is available on the "All Dolled Up" DVD (MVD 2005). The 02-Mar-75 show is available (except for "Stranded In The Jungle") on the "Red Patent Leather" CD (Receiver 1993). All Dolls were dressed by Malcom McLaren in red patent leather.
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07-Mar-75
US NY,New York City,Little Hippodrome (1 AM)
[support by Television and Pure Hell. DJ Wayne County]
08-Mar-75
US NY,New York City,Little Hippodrome (1 AM)
[support by Television and Pure Hell. DJ Wayne County]
09-Mar-75
US NY,New York City,Little Hippodrome (10:30 PM)
[support by Television and Pure Hell. DJ Wayne County]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice Mar-75.
Note: Peter Jordon replaces Arthur Kane on bass and Spider replaces Jerry Nolan on drums.
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xx-Mar-75
US FL,Fort Lauderdale,Flying Machine
xx-Mar-75
US FL,Tampa,-
(week residency)
Note: Peter Jordon replaces Arthur Kane on bass.
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31-Mar-75
US FL,Stuart,Dante's Den
Ticket: Scan of ticket.
Note: Peter Jordon replaces Arthur Kane on bass.
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xx-Apr-75
US Florida. Johnny and Jerry quit the band.
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xx-Apr-75
US FL,-
(3 more dates)
Note: Peter Jordon replaces Arthur Kane on bass. Blackie Goozeman (a.k.a. Lawless) replaces Johnny on guitar and a drummer replaces Jerry. Blackie and Arthur would later form Killer Kane in Los Angeles.
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05-Apr-75
US NY,New York City,Academy Of Music
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25-Apr-75
The orginal New York Dolls disband.
Article: Scan of article by John Rockwell taken from the New York Times 25-Apr-75.
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Line-up 'Japan' New York Dolls (New York City: August/December 1975):
David Johansen (vocals)/ Sylvain Sylvain( guitar)/ Peter Jordan (bass)/ Chris Robenson (keyboards) and Tony Machine (drums)
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03-Aug-75
JP Sapporo,Makoma Kyogijo Ice Arena
[support for Jeff Beck]
05-Aug-75
JP Nagoya,World Rock festival
[support for Jeff Beck]
06-Aug-75
JP Kyoto,World Rock festival
[support for Jeff Beck]
07-Aug-75
JP Tokyo,Kohrahuen Hall
[support for Jeff Beck]
Setlist: Looking For A Kiss/ Daddy Rolling Stone/ Puss 'N Boots/ Stranded In The Jungle/ Pills/ Funky But Chic/ Flip Flop Fly/ Frankenstein/ Teenage News.
Note: The Kohrahuen Hall show of the 7th is available on the "Tokyo Dolls - Live" bootleg LP (Fan Club 1986). Tony Machine was the New York Dolls' tour manager.
xx-Aug-75
JP 6 more dates
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07-Oct-75
Mercury issues a press release announcing that their contract with The New York Dolls expired on the 8th of August 1975.
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19-Oct-75
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City
xx-xxx-75
US Manhattan, Detroit, Cleveland, Toronto (CAN), Ohio
(some shows during weekends)
31-Dec-75
US NY,New York City,BeaconTheatre
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1976
The year in which David and Sylvain continue for about 2 dozen of shows as The Dolls.
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Line-up 'The Dolls' (New York City: March - December 1976):
David Johansen (vocals)/ Sylvain Sylvain( guitar)/ Peter Jordan (bass)/ Bobby Blaine (keyboard) and Tony Machine (drums).
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11-Mar-76
US LA,New Orleans,Ballinjax Electric Bistro
Setlist: (partly) Personality Crisis/ Looking For A Kiss/ Daddy Rolling Stone/ Funky But Chic/ Wreckless Crazy/ Gimme A Pigfoot (and A Bottle of Beer)/ Heavy Mental Kids (a.k.a. The Kids Are Back).
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12-Mar-76
US LA,New Orleans,Ballinjax Electric Bistro
Setlist: (early show) Wreckless Crazy/ Girls/ Daddy Rolling Stone/ Funky But Chic/ Gimme A Pigfoot (and A Bottle of Beer)/ It's On Fire/ Stranded In The Jungle/ Frenchette/ Lovin' Up A Storm/ Personality Crisis/ Looking for A Kiss.
Setlist: (late show) Frankenstein/ Wreckless Crazy/ Teenage News/ Frenchette/ Girls/ Gimme A Pigfoot (and A Bottle of Beer)/ Puss N Boots/ Funky But Chic/ Check It Mr. Popeye/ Heavy Mental Kids (a.k.a. The Kids Are Back)/ Cool Metro/ Flip Flop Fly.
Note: The members of Kiss were in attendance at the first show, after their own gig at the Warehouse.
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21-May-76
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City (2 sets)
[with Tuff Darts]
Setlist: (early show) Wreckless Crazy/ Daddy Rolling Stone/ It's On Fire/ Frenchette/ Funky But Chic/ The Kids Are Back/ She Knew She was Falling In Love/ Gimme A Pigfoot (and A Bottle of Beer)/ 777-7870/ Girls/ Teenage News/ Downtown/ Personality Crisis/ Looking for A Kiss.
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice.
Note: Johnny Thunders guests on guitar for the last 3 tracks.
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22-May-76
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City
[with Tuff Darts]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice.
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30-May-76
US NY,New York City,Manhattan Center
(Benefit for Wayne County)
Setlist: Gimme A Pigfoot (And A Bottle Of Beer) / It's On Fire/ Little Bitty Pretty One/ Frenchette/ Funky But Chic.
Note: During a show at CBGB's (March 1976) Wayne County had smashed a microphone stand over Dick Manitoba's [of The Dictators] collarbone when Dick was heckling him. Dick Manitoba had to be hopitalized and sued Wayne for it. Other bands artists performing at this benefit are: Walter Lure/ Blondie/ Jerry Nolan/ Wayne County & Back Street Boys/ The Planets/ Jackie Curtis/ Dee Dee Ramone/Mick Ronson/ Mink DeVille/ Suicide/ Divine/ Johnny Thunders/ Tuff Darts/ Richard Hell/ Cherry Vanilla & her Station Island Band/ Ian Hunter/ The April Lawton Band and Holly Woodlawn.
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06-Jun-76
US NY,New York City,Tomorrow Club
[with Vanessa]
Ticket: Photo of ticket.
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07-Jun-76
US OH,Cleveland,Agora Ballroom
Setlist: Girls/ Funky But Chic/ Frenchette/ Gimme A Pigfoot (And A Bottle Of Beer)/ Falling In Love/ Check Mr. Popeye/ It's on Fire/ Cool Metro/ Teenage News/ Flip Flop Fly.
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11-Jun-76
US MI,Detroit,Cobo Arena
[with J.Geils Band and L.A. Jets]
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12-Jun-76
US OH,Cincinnati,Bogart's
[with Greg Kihn Band]
Ticket: Photo of ticket stub courtesy of Don H.
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24-Jun-76
US LA,New Orleans,Cord´s Underground
25-Jun-76
US LA,New Orleans,Cord´s Underground
26-Jun-76
US LA,New Orleans,Cord´s Underground
Poster: Photo of poster.
Note: On the 26th of June Steven Tyler and Joe Perry (of Aerosmith) joined the Dolls onstage for two songs. Joe on "Pills" and Joe and Steven on "Flip Flop Fly". Aerosmith were playing the following night at City Park Stadium in New Orleans.
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01-Jul-76
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City
02-Jul-76
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City
03-Jul-76
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City
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04-Jul-76
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City
Setlist: Cool Metro/ Gimme A Pigfoot (And A Bottle Of Beer)/ Girls/ Funky But Chic/ Frenchette/ Check It Mr. Popeye/ It's On Fire- Daddy Rolling Stone/ Stranded In The Jungle/ She Knew She Was Falling In Love/ Teenage News/ Pills/ Boys High Mambo/ Personality Crisis.
Note: Mick Ronson guests on guitar for the last 4 tracks.
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xx-Sep-76
US NY,New York City,Manhattan Arts Center
18-Sep-76
US NY,Long Island,Longfellows
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24-Sep-76
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City (2 sets)
[with Harry Toledo]
Setlist: (early show) Cool Metro/ Teenage News/ Funky But Chic/ Wreckless Crazy/ She Knew She Was Falling In Love/ Frenchette/ 777-7870/ Bad Girl/ Girls/ Personality Crisis/ Looking For A Kiss.
Setlist: (late show) Wreckless Crazy/ Cool Metro/ (There's Gonna Be A) Showdown/ Gimme A Pigfoot (and a Bottle of Beer)/ Look At Granny Run Run/ Funky But Chic/ Frenchette/ Check Mr. Popeye/ Girls/ Boy's High Mambo/ Teenage News.
25-Sep-76
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City (2 sets)
[with John Collins]
Setlist: (early show) Cool Metro/ Looking For A Kiss/ Teenage News/ Frenchette/ Funky But Chic/ Ain't Got No Home/ Gimme A Pigfoot (and a Bottle of Beer)/ Girls/ 777-7870/ Bad Girl/ (There's Gonna Be A) Showdown/ Personality Crisis.
Setlist: (late show) Cool Metro/ Looking For A Kiss/ She Knew She Was Falling In Love/ Wreckless Crazy/ Funky But Chic/ It's On Fire/ Frenchette/ Out With The Wrong Woman/ Stranded In The Jungle/ Bad Girl/ Look At Granny Run Run/ (There's Gonna Be A) Showdown/ Girls/ Boys High Mambo/ Check Mr. Popeye/ Teenage News.
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 27-Sep-76.
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04-Nov-76
US NY,New York City,On The Rocks
[with The Brats]
05-Nov-76
US NY,New York City,On The Rocks
[with The Brats]
06-Nov-76
US NY,New York City,On The Rocks
[with The Brats]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 01-Nov-76.
Note: Opening of a new club.
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26-Nov-76
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City
[with The Fast]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 21-Nov-76.
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29-Dec-76
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City
[with Blondie]
30-Dec-76
US NY,New York City,Max's Kansas City
[with Blondie]
Ad: Scan of ad taken from the Village Voice 27-Nov-76.
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Aftermath
3 more Dolls die
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23-Apr-91
GA,New Orleans,a hotelroom, Johnny Thunders dies at 38 from drug overdosis.
14-Jan-92
Jerry Nolan dies at 40 from menengitis/fatal stroke.
13-Jul-04
CA,Los Angeles, Arthur Kane dies at 55 from leukemia.
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Less than a month before he died, Arthur joined David and Sylvain for 2 New York Dolls reunion shows @ the London Royal Festival Hall on 16 and 18 June 2004. The event was organised by one of their early fans (Steven) Morrissey. The New York Dolls continue to record and tour to this day.
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