(1944-01-24)24 January 1944 Immenstadt, Bavaria, Germany
Died
6 August 1983(1983-08-06) (aged 39) New York City, U.S.
Genres
New wave
synthpop
opera
experimental
baroque
disco
Occupation(s)
Singer, songwriter, musician, performance artist
Years active
1978–1983
Labels
RCA
Website
klausnomi.net
Musical artist
Klaus Sperber (24 January 1944 – 6 August 1983), known professionally as Klaus Nomi, was a German countertenor noted for his wide vocal range and an unusual, otherworldly stage persona.
In the 1970s Nomi immersed himself in the East Village art scene. He was known for his bizarre and 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 "The Twist" and Lou Christie's "Lightnin' Strikes". Nomi was one of David Bowie's backup singers for a 1979 performance on Saturday Night Live.[1]
^"Klaus Nomi | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
Klaus Sperber (24 January 1944 – 6 August 1983), known professionally as KlausNomi, was a German countertenor noted for his wide vocal range and an unusual...
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