Klaus Nomi Portrait

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Klaus Sperber (January 24, 1944 – August 6, 1983), known professionally as Klaus Nomi , was a German countertenor noted for his wide vocal range and an unusual, otherworldly stage persona.

Nomi was known for his bizarrely visionary theatrical live performances, heavy make-up, unusual costumes, and a highly stylized signature hairdo that flaunted a receding hairline. His songs were equally unusual, ranging from synthesizer-laden interpretations of classical opera to covers of 1960s pop standards like Chubby Checker’s β€œThe Twist” and Lou Christie’s β€œLightnin’ Strikes”. He is remembered in the United States as one of David Bowie’s backup singers for a 1979 performance on Saturday Night Live .[1]

Nomi died in 1983 at the age of 39 as a result of complications from AIDS. He was one of the earliest known figures from the arts community to die from the disease.[2][3

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