Arthur Kane, New York Dolls bass player dies at 55
BBC Online
Thursday, 15 July, 2004 - The bass player for the New York Dolls died died on July 13, 2004 in Los Angeles aged 55 as a result of complications from leukaemia.
Arthur “Killer” Kane, born February 3,1951, - known for his swaggering style on stage - was one of three surviving members of a band credited with pioneering punk rock.
The Dolls, who made their name in the 1970s, last month played two reunion gigs at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
Morrissey, a diehard Dolls fan who organised the shows, said: “He has left us with some great musical memories.”
I will always remember the look of bashful happiness on Arthur’s face as people in the audience constantly called out his name
The band agreed to re-form for their first gig in 27 years after Morrissey, who was curating the alternative arts festival Meltdown, made a personal approach.
The singer, a former president of the UK New York Dolls fan club, paid tribute to Kane on Wednesday.
He said: “I am personally very grateful to Arthur for his essential contribution to the Dolls and their music.
“He was a very gentle soul and I know he lived for many years in the hope of a Dolls reunion.”
