In Memoriam: Arthur Kane of the New York Dolls: 1949-2004

New York Dolls bassist Arthur "Killer" Kane died last night in Los Angeles due to complications from leukemia. He was 55. Kane is the fourth member of the pioneering act to pass away after Johnny Thunders, Billy Murcia and Jerry Nolan

The reunited New York Dolls recently made a celebrated appearance at Morrissey's Meltdown Festival in London. The band is scheduled to headline Little Steven's International Underground Garage Festival next month in New York with the Stooges, no word on what will happen to those plans. They had also announced intentions of releasing a record for Morrissey's Attack imprint in September. A statement on the band's future from David Johansen is expected to clear up these uncertainties soon. Some photos from the reunion can be found at Bob Gruen's website.

There will be a public memorial held behind the Mormon Temple on 10777 Santa Monica Blvd on Saturday July 17 at 10:00 AM. Our deepest condolences go out to the Kane's family, friends and fans.