David Johansen

David Johansen
David Johansen
	Johansen in 2011
Background information
Birth name	David Roger Johansen
Also known as	Buster Poindexter
Born	January 9, 1950; Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Died	February 28, 2025 (aged 75); Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Genres	Glam punk; hard rock; jump blues; pop; swing; blues;
Occupations	Singer; songwriter; actor;
Years active	1968–2020
Formerly of	New York Dolls; The Harry Smiths;
Spouses	Cyrinda Foxe (m. 1977; div. 1978); Kate Simon (m. 1983; div. 2011); Mara Hennessey (m. 2013; until death 2025);

David Roger Johansen (January 9, 1950 – February 28, 2025) was an American singer, songwriter, and actor best known as lead singer of the seminal proto-punk band the New York Dolls. He is also known for his work under the pseudonym Buster Poindexter and for playing the Ghost of Christmas Past in Scrooged (1988).