![]() ![]() That song, I know a lot of people really like it, a lot of people don’t like it, which is a sign of an important song, because people have opinions about it. I don’t wanna make a big deal out of it, because there are so many other great songs. You can’t say it’s like this or it’s like that, because it’s not like anything else. It’s really hard to compare this to anything, because there is nothing else like it in the world. “Times” said today that this is the show that is not to be missed. Just that I have a great show at The Carlyle. Is there anything else that you would like to say or promote? If you were a porn star, what would your name be? If you could pick two celebrities to be your parents, whom would you select? So I have a couple of non-industry questions for you. I was really excited, and then he kind of went crazy on television. One time I was on The Grammys with Little Richard. If you can make a living out of it, fine, but one would do it anyway.ĭo you recall the funniest thing that has ever happened to you live? People in the music industry are people who are just trying to make a lot of money, and they’re not really doing something that is “passionate.” So for me, and most of the people that I know, music is something that comes first. I’ve never really been in the music industry. I don’t really know anything about the music industry. How do think the music industry has changed through the years? I liked Little Richard, Fats Domino, Nolan Strong and The Diablos. While you were growing up, who did you listen to on the radio? Some people would say that Buster’s terribly obnoxious, and other people would say that David Johansen takes things way too seriously. Some people would say David’s more fun, other people would say Buster’s more fun. Who’s more fun? Well, you know, that’s hard for me to say. There are songs that I like that I wanna sing. You know, if I did a David Johansen show or a New York Dolls show, you know you’re gonna get those songs. So I thought I would create this conceit so I could sing whatever I felt like singing. So I thought, well, if I just changed my name, when people come to see Buster Poindexter, they won’t be screaming “Funky But Chic” or something like that. Well, there was a lot of songs I wanted to sing, but it was really hard for me to find a place to do it. ![]() What motivated you to invent Buster Poindexter? I mean, who does that? And you are actually two people. You have gone from The New York Dolls to the ghost in Scrooge. Well, I didn’t really think about it, but if someone would have mentioned that that was going to happen, I really wouldn’t have been surprised. Did you ever imagine back then that you would be changing rock history forever? The New York Dolls were probably the most influential bands of the century. What can we expect musically from “The Greatest Show on Earth” then? OK, call it “The Greatest Show on Earth.” What do you mean by a title? You mean like, “The Greatest Show on Earth”? You are going to be appearing at the famous Café Carlyle on February 10 to the 21st, and your show is titled?īuster Poindexter at The Café Carlyle. W hat’s it like to be the coolest man in the world? The Carlyle is located at 35 E 76th Street, and reservations can be made by calling (212) 744-1600 or online at I was completely honored by the privilege of having a conversation with what I consider to be “the coolest man in the world.” Johansen has also been seen on TV on “Saturday Night Live” and the HBO series “Oz,” just to name a few of his many credits.Īt the Carlyle, Buster Poindexter will be showcasing a unique variety of songs, and should not be missed, as in the past his performances have all been sold out. As Buster, he sings the blues, jazz, calypso and pop, and is known for his hit single “HOT, HOT, HOT.” He is also an accomplished actor and has appeared in such films as “Car 54, Where are You?,” “Freejack,” “Tales From the Crypt” and “Scrooged,” as the ghost of Christmas past. Johansen changed the history of music forever, and has influenced such bands and artists as Billy Idol, Adam Ant, Alice Cooper, The Sex Pistols, Kiss, The Ramones, Guns and Roses and others. Aka David Johansen of The New York Dolls CAFE CARLYLEīuster Poindexter, the alter ego of David Johansen, the mastermind, architect and dominant energy behind what became punk rock music, will be performing at the eloquent and luxurious Café Carlyle in the heart of New York City, from February 10 through February 21. ![]()
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