David Johansen of the New York Dolls leads the crowd. (Stephanie Colaianni / maggish.com)
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Where: Culture Room, Fort Lauderdale

When: June 10

Our take: Who would have thought one of the oldest bands in the world is still touring?

Conceived in the early 1970’s, the New York Dolls have lost many members, but original members Sylvain Sylvain and David Johansen gave 100 percent at the Culture Room.

The Dolls’ newest guitarist, Steve Conte, and bald-headed drummer, Brian Delaney, seem to fit right in. Conte had the energy of an early glam-rocker while Delaney had the sour/angry face of the early punk.

Special contributor Stephanie Colaianni is a writer/photographer for www.maggish.com.

After influencing big names such as The Ramones, Blondie, Kiss, Motley Crue and even Guns and Roses, more respect was gained in the long run.

The Culture Room audience ranged from the early 20’s to those who looked like they were in their late 70’s. There was no short hair in sight. Only a handful came out strutting the colorful bandanas and random-placed feathers, but the crowd as a whole looked more than excited to see the Dolls in action.

Watching the crowd dancing around, I had hoped a mosh pit would start, but I guess those times have passed. The feeling of love for the music replaced the angst of rebellion, I’m sure the Dolls know all too well.

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