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Old 08-29-2008, 11:10 AM   #438 (permalink)
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The Sex Pistols had an enormous impact upon me so the Dolls don't really have a chance against that, but it's true they could do with a lot more recognision, i prefer them to the Ramones easily.
Modern Lovers for the win, in terms of "first wave punk" or "proto-punk" (depending on your perspective). I think the New York Dolls were great, but I put the Lovers a bit ahead of them (and the Stooges).
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