Funky (But Chic): David Johansen At Point Blank
Sandy Robertson, Sounds, 2 December 1978
RIGHT BETWEEN the eyes, pilgrim. Yeah, he does look like Lee Marvin. In walks the supposed progenitor of all this punko nonsense, ex-New York Doll David Johansen, chic and resplendent in cocky grin and red pants.
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