アンダーグラウンドのインスタグラム(resul80k2) - 9月10日 23時00分

The instantly recognisable New York Dolls. A trashy, flashy, glamorous haze of hair, lipstick, leopard, lame and leather. Known for their gender and genre bending, many argue they peaked too soon, or that their junkie ways got the better of them. But the legacy they left behind is a crucial one that goes beyond the music they made. For the period of time they emanated from, they were pretty groundbreaking and significant in presaging youth movements to come.
Forming in 1971, they took momentum from Bolan and Bowie, and pushed it considerably further in another direction. Emerging at this time in New York, it places them alongside the Velvet Underground in terms of contribution to what would become Punk. The timeline in the US began with bands like MC5, Velvet Underground, The Stooges, the New York Dolls, then Blondie and Ramones grew from this foundation. Whether or not they looked or sounded as raw as what we consider Punk now to be, they were certainly a catalyst for rebellion. A bridge between Glam and Punk Rock. A cornerstone in solidifying the alternate success of outsiders as artists, like Bowie. Proving looks and personalities were just as important as musical skill when defining youth driven subcultures.
At this time, musical skill was considered all that was needed- the bands enjoying global success included the technically flawless Pink Floyd. But the Dolls put out furious and fiery three minute singles, showcasing their discontent and disdain. Their message was about being authentic. Talent to them was secondary to emotion and drive. And their look... you can only imagine if you don't remember how shocking that debut album cover 1973 was. Spandex and platform boots were paired with huge hair and caked makeup. It was a divisive look, which split their audience in two. And so were there stories of drunken debauchery and rock'n'roll hedonism.

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