Sylvester
Not surprisingly, the only available biography of transvestite disco superstar Sylvester (born Sylvester James) is entitled THE FABULOUS SYLVESTER, as no other word captures this unique figure better. With a flamboyant sense of style and sexuality, and a breathtaking singing voice, the California native and veteran of San Francisco's legendary drag-queen performance troupe the Cockettes became underground disco's first homegrown superstar. His uplifting collaborations with producer Patrick Cowley revolutionized dance music and paved the way for its transformation into a predominantly electronic, synth-driven genre. Sadly, Sylvester succumbed to complications from AIDS (as did Cowley) in the 1980s, yet he remains an icon and an inspiration in the black gay community.
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Albums
- (2006) The Original Hits
- (2006) Living Proof
Top Tracks
- You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)
- Dance (Disco Heat)
- You Make Me Feel (12" Ultramix)
- You Are My Friend
- Can't Stop Dancing
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