"They were so exciting to watch. They were a real rock band. Their influences were Marc Bolan, Eddie Cochran, the Stooges, Bowie and many others, but they were so New York. They were straight but they dressed in drag, at a time when the cops were still raiding gay bars.

They were ragged and raunchy and uninhibited, strutting, swaggering about in their leatherette, lipstick, and high heels. The Dolls influenced countless bands, including 70's punk bands, glam metal bands, and alternative rock bands. Thank you for your service, David. You will be missed dearly ... and never forgotten." - Debbie Harry

"Meanwhile, director Martin Scorsese, who helmed the 2023 documentary Personality Crisis which chronicled Johansen's life, wrote:

"What a remarkable artist. What an amazing man. I was so lucky to have known him. I just wish there had been more time."

These tributes and more -- including messages from Nikki Sixx, Billy Idol and Slash -- can be found below."