Sylvain Sylvain(ex-New York Dolls)

"The New York Dolls were revolutionary. Sylvain Sylvain is a great American original." - Michael Stipe - R.E.M.

As a co-founder of one of Rock 'n' Roll's most influential bands the New York Dolls, Sylvain Sylvain and cohorts, David Johansen, Johnny Thunders, Billy Murcia, and Arthur Kane introduced the world to punk and glam rock. Dressing in female attire and makeup, the Dolls took the stage and captivated audiences with their exotic cuteness and melodies that sweetened even their most abrasive moments. From 1971 to 1975, they misshaped the decade, redefined Rock 'n' Roll, lost Billy Murcia to a drug overdose, and became the darlings of underground culture. They went to rock and ruin and have remained a legend ever since.

It is 1998 and after 10 years, a Doll has risen back into today's music world. Sylvain Sylvain's latest effort, "Sleep Baby Doll", on Fishhead Records, is a story of Syl's life with the dolls past and present. "Sleep Baby Doll" contains all new Sylvain material featuring special guest appearances by members of Low Pop Suicide, The Misfits, Blondie, Generation X, The Fuzztones, and many more.

Songs such as "Paper, Pencil, and Glue", "I'm Your Man", and "Hungry Girls" are sure bets to capture the attention of today's music listener. It also contains a brand new version of the New York Dolls classic anthem, "Trash". The record is classic Sylvain featuring his signature guitar work, song writing, and his uncanny ability to write a catchy tune people can dance along with. "Sleep Baby Doll" is his most introspective and challenging record to date.

"Everyone's going to be really surprised...I think people are gonna say, 'Wow, why didn't this guy make more records?'" explains Sylvain about his new material. "The most honest thing is when that kid goes into the store with his dollar and says, "Hey, here's my buck. Gimme' that record, because I love it.".

So begins a new era for this legendary singer/songwriter/guitar hero. Armed with his best record ever, it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone, in the years to come that Sylvain has influenced yet another generation of recording artists.