Arthur Kane

Arthur Kane (1949-2004) was an American musician best known as the bassist and founding member of the glam rock band New York Dolls. Emerging from the New York City music scene in the early 1970s, the Dolls, characterized by their androgynous style and raw sound, became pioneers of punk rock and glam music. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1973, featured notable tracks like "Personality Crisis" and "Jet Boy," which showcased their influence on future generations of musicians, including bands like The Ramones and The Sex Pistols. Kane's flamboyant stage presence and distinctive playing style contributed significantly to the band's identity. Despite the Dolls' initial commercial struggles, they garnered a cult following and were later recognized as one of the most influential groups of their time. After the band disbanded, Kane faced personal struggles, but he later reunited with the New York Dolls in 2004 for a successful comeback album, "One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This." His contributions to music were posthumously acknowledged, cementing his legacy as a key figure in the evolution of punk and glam rock.