Klaus Nomi, a theatrical German new wave space alien, died alone in 1983, a victim of the AIDS epidemic that frightened his friends away.
Rupert Smith proclaimed Nomi as 'rock music's queerest exponent,' highlighting that he outshone many artists who followed him and deserved renewed attention.
LD Beghtol described Nomi as an underground punk-opera singer who was largely unknown outside his small circle, despite his incredible talent and uniqueness.
Nomi possessed a remarkable vocal talent that ranged from a husky Weimar croon to a falsetto stratosphere, highlighting the challenges faced by queer artists.
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