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Also known as Klaus Sperber

German countertenor (1944–1983)

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Germany
Active from
1944-01-24
Active to
1983-08-06
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Klaus Sperber (January 24, 1944 - August 6, 1983), better known as Klaus Nomi, was a German countertenor performer, noted for his remarkable vocal performances and unusual stage persona. He became one of the first celebrities to die of AIDS, in 1983. Nomi moved from Germany to New York City in the mid-1970s. He began his involvement with the art scene based in the East Village. After a chance meeting in a nightclub, David Bowie hired him and Joey Arias as back-up singers for a performance on Sa

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