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MUSIC VIDEOS (Halloween Edition): Klaus Nomi “Lightning Strikes” & “Cold Song”

No single artist may have been as scary and as unique as Klaus Nomi. Combining New-Wave pop and Opera, Nomi dumbfounded audiences in the late ’70s and early ’80s with his alien-like stage show until his tragic death in 1983. These two clips, one an official music video the other a live performance, showcase his spooky brilliance:

For more on the fascinating Klaus Nomi, check out the excellent documentary Nomi Song, which you can stream for free HERE.

Happy Halloween!!!

Written by michael on 10/30/2009 in Blog | Music | Music Video

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• http://www.wildriverreview.com/wrratlarge/?tag=warren-bobrow Warren Bobrow

  I worked at Danceteria during the mid 80's (seems just like yesterday) Klaus was a fixture there. He was in charge of the whole place whenever he was in town. Congo Bill, Wuthering Heights, the Video Lounge, whatever.. when Klaus was there, people listened.
  cheers.

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