Glam Rock was never known for its restraint, but The New York Dolls had some claim to being the most outrageous band of them all. Managed by Malcolm McLaren in the early 1970s, this band have influenced many subsequent glam rock groups. Researched through interviews with all the surviving band members, managers, roadies, groupies and hangers-on, the book provides the reader with an insight into the glam rock scene.