Sylvain Sylvain, guitarist for the New York Dolls, died on January 13 of cancer at the age of 69.
As most of you know, Sylvain battled cancer for the past two and a half years. Although he fought bravely, yesterday he passed away from this disease. As we mourn his loss, we know that he is finally at peace and pain free. Turn up the volume on her music, light a candle, say a prayer and let’s send this beautiful doll on her way, ”read a statement on Facebook.
Sylvain was part of the protopunk New York Dolls from 1971 until their second dissolution in 2012.