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What led to the formation of The New York Dolls?
Sylvain Sylvain and Billy Murcia, who went to junior high school and high school together, started playing in a band called the Pox in 1967.
How did the Pox evolve into the New York Dolls?
In 1970 they formed a band again and recruited Johnny Thunders to join on bass, though Sylvain ended up teaching him to play guitar. They called themselves the Dolls.
What did the New York Dolls do after forming their band in 1970?
After they formed a band again they recruited Johnny Thunders to join on bass, though Sylvain ended up teaching him to play guitar. They called themselves the Dolls.
What type of reception did The Pox receive?

Question: How did the New York Dolls get their break?
Self-contained rewrite: How did the New York Dolls get their break?