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Arthur Kane

American musician
Also known as: Killer Kane
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Arthur Kane was an American musician, best known as the bassist for the influential glam rock band the New York Dolls. The band formed in 1971 and was known for its raw sound and outrageous performances, which foreshadowed the punk rock movement. Kane was a member of the Dolls during their initial run, which ended in 1977 due to the members' struggles with addiction.

After the New York Dolls disbanded, Kane had a period of post-band life that is documented in the film New York Doll (2005). In 2004, a reunion of the surviving members of the New York Dolls was arranged, but sadly, Arthur Kane passed away shortly thereafter from complications of leukemia.1

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