New York Dolls.
The band that started the "you don't have to be the greatest musicians to make music" band.
The Ramones, The Clash, The Sex Pistols all credit The Dolls as their major influence. Johnny Thunders to be exact.
Malcolm McLaren formed the Sex Pistols because The New York Dolls broke up shortly after he took over as their manager.
Punk artists had a host of influences. But, they all credit the Dolls as a major one.
Of course Johnny's look was taken over by the hair metal bands of the 80s. But, Johnny was one of a kind.
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