New York City-based band formed in December 1971 and active until early 1975. Johnny Thunders (guitar) and Rick Rivets (guitar), Arthur Kane (bass), and Billy Murcia (drums) were joined by David Johansen (vocals) in the initial lineup, named Actress. In 1972, Sylvain Sylvain replaced Rivets and the band began to regularly play venues in Lower Manhattan, particularly at the Mercer Arts Center. The band had varying levels of success, but were never widely accepted in the US outside the New York City area, primarily due to their appearance. Thunders and Nolan left the band while on tour in Florida in early 1975, and the band soldiered on, often being billed as "The Dolls" for a few more months with fill-in musicians. The New York Dolls reunited from 2004 to 2011, with Johansen and Sylvain anchoring a fluid lineup of backing musicians.
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October 31, 2011
Clyde Auditorium
Glasgow, Scotland, United KingdomFinal performance by the New York Dolls. Guitarist Sylvain Sylvain passed away from cancer on January 13th, 2021, and singer David Johansen passed away from cancer on February 28th, 2025.
1. Looking for a Kiss
2. We're All in Love
3. Dance Like a Monkey
4. Cause I Sez So
5. Private World
6. Fool for You Baby
7. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
8. Talk to Me Baby
9. Kids Like You
10. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
11. Trash
12. Jet Boy
1. Personality Crisis
October 30, 2011
O2 Apollo Manchester
Manchester, England, United Kingdom1. Looking for a Kiss
2. We're All in Love
3. Dance Like a Monkey
4. Cause I Sez So
5. Private World
6. Fool for You Baby
7. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
8. Talk to Me Baby
9. Kids Like You
10. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
11. Trash
12. Jet Boy
1. Personality Crisis
October 29, 2011
Alexandra Palace
London, England, United Kingdom1. Looking for a Kiss
2. We're All in Love
3. Dance Like a Monkey
4. Cause I Sez So
5. Private World
6. Fool for You Baby
7. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
8. Talk to Me Baby
9. Kids Like You
10. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
11. Trash
12. Jet Boy
13. Personality Crisis
October 27, 2011
National Indoor Arena
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom1. Looking for a Kiss
2. We're All in Love
3. Dance Like a Monkey
4. Cause I Sez So
5. Private World
6. Fool for You Baby
7. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
8. Talk to Me Baby
9. Kids Like You
10. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
11. Trash
12. Jet Boy
1. Personality Crisis
October 15, 2011
Manning Bar, University of Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia1. Looking for a Kiss
2. We're All in Love
3. Dance Like a Monkey
4. Cause I Sez So
5. Private World
6. Fool for You Baby
7. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
8. Talk to Me Baby
9. I'm So Fabulous
10. Kids Like You
11. Gotta Get Away From Tommy
12. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
13. Trash
14. Jet Boy
1. Personality Crisis
October 7, 2011
Amplifier
Perth, Western Australia, Australia1. Looking for a Kiss
2. We're All in Love
3. Dance Like a Monkey
4. Cause I Sez So
5. Funky but Chic(David Johansen cover)
6. Private World
7. Fool for You Baby
8. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
9. Talk to Me Baby
10. I'm So Fabulous
11. Kids Like You
12. Gotta Get Away From Tommy
13. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
14. Trash
15. Jet Boy
1. Personality Crisis
August 17, 2011
Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
Chula Vista, California, United States1. Looking for a Kiss
2. Dance Like a Monkey
3. Cause I Sez So
4. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
5. Talk to Me Baby
6. Kids Like You
7. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
8. Trash
9. Personality Crisis
August 16, 2011
Save Mart Center
Fresno, California, United States1. Looking for a Kiss
2. Dance Like a Monkey
3. Cause I Sez So
4. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
5. Talk to Me Baby
6. Kids Like You
7. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
8. Trash
9. Personality Crisis
August 13, 2011
Idaho Center Arena
Nampa, Idaho, United States1. Looking for a Kiss
2. Dance Like a Monkey
3. Cause I Sez So
4. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
5. Talk to Me Baby
6. Kids Like You
7. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
8. Trash
9. Personality Crisis
August 12, 2011
Tacoma Dome
Tacoma, Washington, United States1. Looking for a Kiss
2. Dance Like a Monkey
3. Cause I Sez So
4. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
5. Talk to Me Baby
6. Kids Like You
7. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
8. Trash
9. Personality Crisis
August 11, 2011
Sleep Country Amphitheater
Ridgefield, Washington, United States1. Looking for a Kiss
2. Dance Like a Monkey
3. Cause I Sez So
4. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
5. Talk to Me Baby
6. Kids Like You
7. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
8. Trash
9. Personality Crisis
August 9, 2011
Rimrock Auto Arena at MetraPark
Billings, Montana, United States1. Looking for a Kiss
2. Dance Like a Monkey
3. Cause I Sez So
4. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
5. Talk to Me Baby
6. Kids Like You
7. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
8. Trash
9. Personality Crisis
August 7, 2011
CenturyLink Center
Omaha, Nebraska, United States1. Looking for a Kiss
2. Dance Like a Monkey
3. Cause I Sez So
4. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
5. Talk to Me Baby
6. Kids Like You
7. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
8. Trash
9. Personality Crisis
August 6, 2011
iWireless Center
Moline, Illinois, United States1. Looking for a Kiss
2. Dance Like a Monkey
3. Cause I Sez So
4. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
5. Talk to Me Baby
6. Kids Like You
7. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
8. Trash
9. Personality Crisis
August 5, 2011
Fort McCoy
Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, United States1. Looking for a Kiss
2. Dance Like a Monkey
3. Cause I Sez So
4. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
5. Talk to Me Baby
6. Kids Like You
7. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
8. Trash
9. Personality Crisis
August 3, 2011
Van Andel Arena
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States1. Looking for a Kiss
2. Dance Like a Monkey
3. Cause I Sez So
4. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
5. Talk to Me Baby
6. Kids Like You
7. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
8. Trash
9. Personality Crisis
August 2, 2011
Value City Arena
Columbus, Ohio, United States1. Looking for a Kiss
2. Dance Like a Monkey
3. Cause I Sez So
4. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
5. Talk to Me Baby
6. Kids Like You
7. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
8. Trash
9. Personality Crisis
July 31, 2011
Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States1. Looking for a Kiss
2. Dance Like a Monkey
3. Cause I Sez So
4. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
5. Talk to Me Baby
6. Kids Like You
7. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
8. Trash
9. Personality Crisis
July 30, 2011
Frederick Fairgrounds
Frederick, Maryland, United StatesJuly 29, 2011
Covelli Centre
Youngstown, Ohio, United States1. Looking for a Kiss
2. Dance Like a Monkey
3. Cause I Sez So
4. Who Are the Mystery Girls?
5. Talk to Me Baby
6. Kids Like You
7. Pills(Bo Diddley cover)
8. Trash
9. Personality Crisis
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