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Arthur "Killer" Kane (New York Dolls) dies
posted by davidt on Thursday July 15 2004, @08:00AM

 Update: 07/15 18:00 GMT:
Statement on the Death of New York Dolls Bassist Arthur Harold Kane Jr. by Morrissey on official site, link posted by Brel.
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leedoggpimp sends the link:

New York Dolls Bassist Dies - Billboard.com

New York Dolls bassist Arthur Kane died last night (July 13) in Los Angeles due to complications from leukemia, the group's manager confirms to Billboard.com. He was 55.

The reunited Dolls were fresh off a well-received appearance at Morrissey's Meltdown Festival in London last month and had also opened some of Morrissey's concerts in May in New York. It is unclear if the David Johansen-led group will still perform next month at Little Steven's International Underground Garage Festival in New York.

The Dolls are scheduled to release an album for Morrissey's Attack imprint in September, but no details have been revealed. Johansen is understood to be in Paris and is preparing a statement on the group's future.

Kane is the fourth member of the pioneering '70s glam rock outfit to pass away, including guitarist Johnny Thunders, who died of a drug overdose in 1991.

-- Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.
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torr sends the link:

From HitsDailyDouble:

A DOLL PASSES: New York Dolls bassist Arthur "Killer" Kane died of advanced leukemia in an L.A. area hospital last night. Kane, who had reunited with surviving bandmates David Johansen and Syl Sylvain for last month's acclaimed performance at Morrissey's Meltdown Festival in London, entered the hospital thinking he was suffering from pneumonia. There will be a public memorial held behind the Mormon Temple, 10777 Santa Monica Blvd., on Saturday at 10 a.m. The Dolls, who released two groundbreaking albums in the '70s, were also slated to play in Japan and at next month's Little Steven-sponsored Garage Festival at Randall's Island in N.Y.C. Kane, a devout Mormon, was being followed around by a camera crew from the church for a documentary, A New York Doll, which detailed his recovery from alcohol and drug abuse. Photographer Bob Gruen, a close friend of the band's, said that, because of the band's current comeback, Arthur died "with a smile on his face." Dolls members Johnny Thunders, Billy Murcia and Jerry Nolan had all previously passed away from drug-related causes. (7/14p)
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Mr Delaney also writes:

The online NME carries an article on the death of Arthur "Killer" Kane, bass player for the New York Dolls. Click here to read more.
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An anonymous person also sends the link to the news item at BBC 6 Music.

 
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    Im sad now (Score:1)
    that really sucks. he wasnt old at all he is my dads age. Today I had dream about my dad having Cancer and this morning I woke up so worried and I told him about my dream, and you know at this time of age Its always recomended for that Kind of a check up on your health. But Its a very depressing and nerve wrecking thing to do.But we have to do an early check So It wont be too late. I hate going to the hospital or to a Doctor. Im just babbling alot. Cause I really do Feel bad and My prayers go to him And his Family.
    tenderliz -- Thursday July 15 2004, @08:44AM (#115138)
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      Morrissey statement (Score:1)
      Statement on the Death of New York Dolls Bassist Arthur Harold Kane Jr.
      July 15, 2004
      I am personally very grateful to Arthur for his essential contribution to the Dolls and their music. He has left us with some great musical memories – especially “Private World” and “It’s Too Late”. He was a very gentle soul and I know he lived for many years with the hope of a Dolls reunion. When this happened – at the Royal Festival Hall in June – I know Arthur was thrilled to be back with David and Sylvain playing the music of the Dolls to such enthusiastic crowds over two nights. I will always remember the look of bashful happiness on Arthur’s face as people in the audience constantly called out his name. He was finally back where he belonged.

      Morrissey

      July 15, 2004

      from morrisseymusic.com
      Brel -- Thursday July 15 2004, @09:54AM (#115163)
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        one for you (Score:1)
        This is truly unfortunate.

        I hope the they decide to continue and record the album.

        I expect touching dedications.
        dallow_bg <{brainboy77} {at} {aol.com}> -- Thursday July 15 2004, @10:08AM (#115164)
        (User #10559 Info | http://www.dolefulorange.com/ )
         "All the people I like are those that are dead."
          very sad (Score:1)
          my condolences go out to arthur and his loved ones. if it weren't for morrissey i might have never known how great of a band they were.
          leedoggpimp <leedoggpimp@hotmail.com> -- Thursday July 15 2004, @12:43PM (#115192)
          (User #2789 Info | http://www.morrisseymusic.com/ )
           True friends stab you in the front.
            My thoughts and prayers (Score:1)
            It was so sad to hear of his passing.My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.
            tibby -- Thursday July 15 2004, @02:57PM (#115206)
            (User #2713 Info)
             Pleasure for beautiful bodies,but pain for beautiful souls~Oscar Wilde Sing me to sleep ILOVEMORRISSEY
              Rest In Peace and Love and Song (Score:1)
              God bless.

              Thank you for being part of what made Morrissey what he is.
              MSMOZZER -- Thursday July 15 2004, @11:30PM (#115240)
              (User #695 Info)
               i know my username is crap, it was meant to be a play on MSOFFICE but it didn't really work and now i regret it!
                I wrote an obit here (Score:1)
                http://hurryupharry.bloghouse.net/archives/2004/07/16/arthur_killer_kane_dies.ph p [bloghouse.net]
                David T (different) -- Friday July 16 2004, @12:50AM (#115253)
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                 david_t[at]boltblue.com
                  wow Morrissey was name checked... (Score:0)
                  in an article on this in De Telegraaf. A Dutch newspaper no one on this site wants to be associated with. Wonder why they wrote about his death in the first place.... normally it would be about Britney's marriage and so forth....

                  NFD
                  Anonymous -- Friday July 16 2004, @03:57AM (#115277)
                    70s NY era (Score:0)
                    coming to an end
                    Anonymous -- Friday July 16 2004, @07:08AM (#115302)
                    Thanks (Score:1)
                    to our *bass man* for the NME link.
                    J. Razor -- Friday July 16 2004, @10:08AM (#115323)
                    (User #724 Info)
                     I'm Alone
                      "Kane, a devout Mormon..." (Score:0)
                      I was pleasantly surprised by this. To see other famous members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons), copy and paste this link - www.famousmormons.net

                      Where can I find more information about this statement? - "Kane, a devout Mormon, was being followed around by a camera crew from the church for a documentary..."
                      Thanks!
                      Anonymous -- Friday July 16 2004, @02:00PM (#115340)
                        It hits you hard.... (Score:1)
                        It hits you hard when someone who has given you enjoyment dies. New York Dolls drummer died when he was in England, as did Kane...some kind of curse? Maybe, maybe not but it's still cruel. The Dolls will hopefully carry.

                        Rest in peace Kane, you deserve to.
                        DanielGaunt -- Friday July 16 2004, @11:46PM (#115373)
                        (User #6736 Info)

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