A true original... Klaus Nomi. I thought he deserved a thread.
From wikipedia.org
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Klaus Nomi (January 24, 1944 - August 6, 1983) was a German countertenor noted for remarkable vocal performances and an unusual, elfin stage persona. Nomi is remembered for bizarrely theatrical live performances, heavy make-up, unusual costumes, and a highly stylized signature hairdo which flaunted a receding hairline. His songs were equally unusual, ranging from synthesizer-laden interpretations of classic opera to covers of 1960s pop standards like Chubby Checker's "The Twist" and Lou Christie's "Lightnin' Strikes".
Klaus had just returned from his first European tour. When I heard that he was back in town, I called him to tell him that we wanted him to come to Boston and could pay him $3000.
Klaus told me that he wouldn't be able to perform in Boston.
I said, "Why not?" Klaus said, "Because I am sick."
I said, "Well, when you get better." He replied, "I am not going to get better."
Klaus was the first person I knew that had AIDS. He died in 1984.
If you like him I would recommend to listen Diamanda Galas .
I'll take this recommendation in reverse, being a Diamanda fanatic who never applied herself to Klaus Nomi, regrettably, but will not neglect to do so much longer...
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