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Sylvain Sylvain, songwriter and founding guitarist with punk icons the New York Dolls, has died aged 69 following a battle with cancer, Rolling Stone reports. The Dolls came together in 1971, preceding the punk and glam movements. with bands from Sex Pistols, to the Ramones, Guns N' Roses, the Damned, and the Smiths all said to take inspiration from the NY outfit. Following Sylvain’s death, just one member survives of the original lineup for their debut self-titled 1973 album, frontman David Johansen.