David Johansen tributes: Little Steven, Morrissey, Steve Stevens & more remember the late New York Dolls frontman

RIP David Johansen. One of the most unique legends of our business and a very good friend. One of a kind.

— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) March 1, 2025

RIP David Johansen. It was a pleasure working with him on the original version of my single ‘Perfect’ in NYC back in 1982 when he provided blistering harmonica. pic.twitter.com/1BDHpg4EKU

— THE THE (@thethe) March 1, 2025

As a kid from Queens New York, this one hurts.Never about technique for New York rock and rollers. It was always about the sound of the subway, the stinking overflowing garbage cans, the misfits of Times Square. The Dolls did it to perfection. Safe travels David Johansen. pic.twitter.com/JB4gtOw6D9

— Steve Stevens (@Stevestevens) March 1, 2025

Safe travels, David Johansen

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— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) March 1, 2025

Travel on well David Johansen. pic.twitter.com/hq2OBNB3tT

— Mike Scott (@MickPuck) March 1, 2025

I'm so sad we've lost David Johansen – our last living Doll I saw him a good dozen times in 1978/79 after his first amazing solo album. Such an icon.

— Dorian Cope (@doriancope.bsky.social) 2025-03-01T17:50:40.464Z

The great David Johansen has left the building. It's difficult to convey how central he was for those of us of a certain age and mindset. But maybe this rockin' tune he recorded during his eponymous solo career in the late '70s will give you a sense of it.

— Michael Azerrad (@michaelazerrad) March 1, 2025

RIP David Johansen. pic.twitter.com/cRFdMEXV55

— Riot Fest (@RiotFest) March 1, 2025

Our heartfelt condolences to Mara, Leah and all who loved the great David Johansen

With love,
Pati Rock and the Estate of Mick Rock pic.twitter.com/whnOenFpuD

— Mick Rock (@TheRealMickRock) March 1, 2025

1 of 2 posts : Sad to hear David Johansen of the New York Dolls has died. Here is a pic that my High School friend Mark Swenson took at The Santa Monica Civic March 16 1974 . Right before my 16th birthday. I was in the seat next to Mark so quite close. (Continued on next post )

— Kid Congo Powers (@kidcongopowers.bsky.social) 2025-03-01T17:35:05.841Z

RIP David Johansen. He pretty much invented everything. Staten Island native, New York Doll. #davidjohansen pic.twitter.com/2U7L4V8Pdo

— Anthony Roman (@Antonharmony) March 1, 2025

RIP David Johansen- He came to see us the first time we ever played in New York. I never forgot his welcoming larger than life personality as he chatted with us back stage- it’s a wonderful memory on a sad day.

— Lol Tolhurst (@LolTolhurst) March 1, 2025

R.I.P. to David Johansen, a glam punk icon. Time to tease your hair, step into some heels, and turn up this misfit anthem from the other America

— DREW DANIEL (@DDDrewDaniel) March 1, 2025

Very sad news about David Johansen: I loved the Dolls OGWT appearance – androgynous, chaotic, ludicrous and hard rocking. I interviewed Johansen in 2022 and he sharp and funny. Farewell – you really made a contribution

— Jon Savage (@jonsavage.bsky.social) 2025-03-01T16:33:09.692Z

David Johansen, Gene Hackman, Roberta Flack… the '70s are as over as they're ever gonna be

— Ann Powers (@annkpowers.bsky.social) 2025-03-01T16:21:53.637Z

Meeting David Johansen at one of Michael Dorf’s Carnegie bills was a highlight of my life. He was kind and gracious and hip as hell. Rest easy in the earth of a world you made better, you leave big shoes to fill.

— the Mountain Goats (@themountaingoats.bsky.social) 2025-03-01T16:00:08.527Z