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Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Tina Turner Among 16 Nominees For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

Jay-Z (pictured in 2005) was nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Wednesday, in his first year of eligibility. Scott Gries/Getty Images hide caption

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Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Tina Turner Among 16 Nominees For Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

February 10, 2021 • The Rock Hall announced nominations for its 2021 inductees on Wednesday morning. Six women were on the ballot, a marginal improvement from 2020's sole female inductee.

Sylvain Sylvain, New York Dolls Guitarist, Dies At 69

Sylvain Sylvain of the New York Dolls, shown here performing in 2007, has died at the age of 69. Kristian Dowling/Getty Images hide caption

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Sylvain Sylvain, New York Dolls Guitarist, Dies At 69

January 15, 2021 • Sylvain's rhythm guitar playing was the foundation for the raw, hard-driving sound of the New York Dolls, who presaged punk and new wave and influenced generations of musicians.

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The Punk Revolution Will Be on DVD

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January 27, 2006 • Several recent DVDs take up the history of punk music. Don Letts' Punk Attitude focuses on the ethos of teen rebellion, while All Dolled Up tells the story of the influential New York Dolls.

The Punk Revolution Will Be on DVD

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Singer David Johansen: Return of the N.Y. Dolls

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December 7, 2004 • The early 1970s glam-punk band the New York Dolls are known for wearing both makeup and leather — and playing a raw, aggressive style of rock that has since influenced many bands. Singer David Johnansen discusses their new live CD.

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