Klaus Nomi

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A true original... Klaus Nomi. I thought he deserved a thread.

From wikipedia.org

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".

nomi4ever.tripod.com

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From george-dubose.com

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.

The look on his face...

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Klaus Nomi in Paris
Photos by Ewook78@aol.com




pagesperso-orange.fr/klaus.nomi

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His very theatrical self...


postpopmusic.blogspot.com

[hellimaria]

He is fantastic, great music . If you like him I would recommend to listen Diamanda Galas .

[Aleksa]

he's so great. i can't get any of my friends to like him. the things you discover from leaving vh1 classic on all day!

[jennifer~]

Originally Posted by hellimaria

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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Thank you for the music recommendation hellimaria.
I've just Youtube'd her and I do see a few similarities in their music.

I wish there were more pictures of Klaus on the net...

[silk skin paws]

Klaus was truly unique.

[softgrey]

it's about time we have this thread!

thanks so much for all the great pics...

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^

Performing TVC15 with Bowie on SNL!
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and The Man Who Sold The World...
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Ah... they are so ahead of their times!!

[Ianastar]

I LOVED him.

I used to listen to his albums repeatedly in high school.

Joel Grey's character in Cabaret always reminds me of him. and vice versa

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Proof he inspires fashion designers.
I think there was also Klaus Nomi for the runway soundtrack.

Gareth Pugh for Fashion East S/S 06


pogisto @ flickr.com

[ruslana rules]

I'm mad for Klaus Nomi! So glad someone started this thread. A few pics to share....Klaus+Nomi+babe_0001- thisisphoebe blogspot com.jpg

klaus before he was nomi lastfm com.jpg

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klaus jagermeister ad last fm serve.JPG

patkeckcastcopy mechanical doll thenomisong com.jpgSources: Pic 1- Klaus as a baby - thisisphoebe.blogspot.com Pic 2- teenage Klaus - lastfm.com Pic 3- Nomi's famous Lime Tart - lastfm.com Pic 4. the face- dvdmedia.ign.com Pic 5- Nomi in his Jagermeister ad 1981- lastfm.com Pic 5- mechanical doll by artist Pat Keck - thenomisong.com

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Just a quick note on the mechanical doll. Pat Keck made this from wood. It is fully articulated & her dad, an engineer, helped her with the hydraulics. When one steps on the pedal, Klaus would rise up from the dead. He would sit up & his head comes forward & his arms move as well. His sarcophogus is decorated with the lyrics from Cold Song by Henry Percival around the edges. A sort of fond farewell memorial to Nomi. How cool is that?