Jerry Nolan

Biography

Jerry Nolan was a founding member of the influential rock band The New York Dolls, joining in 1972 to replace Billy Murcia after his tragic death on tour in England. He also played with notable bands such as Suzi Quatro's Cradle and Wayne County's "Queen Elizabeth". A key figure in the late 1970s New York City punk scene, Nolan contributed drums to the Dolls' first two albums before departing the band in 1975.