148 New York Doll David Johansen’s Death Hit Me Hard

Discussing my shock at hearing of the death of singer David Johansen of the New York Dolls, a band I love, and how it floored me ... in comparison to not having such an emotional connection to people I know. A discussion of death, not Sanatana Dharma related. Live 3.2.2025.

0:00 – Hearing the news of David's death had me crying on the sidewalk
1:40 – Iggy Pop & Stooges & New York Dolls were best of 1970's NYC underground/punk scene | raw attitude | David the chameleon
5:19 – Emotionally touched by David's death though not the biggest fan | being touched by someone's art
8:37 – Emotional connection with a stranger but not own relatives
12:36 – Including New York Dolls in forthcoming book as sign of connection
15:50 – Closing thoughts | David's final words from Sweet Relief Musicians Fund (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDcyke9Nbrk)

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