Jobriath
From QueerBio.com
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1946 - 1983
Occupation
Entertainment
Description
Considered the first openly gay rock musician signed to a major record label when he signed to Elektra Records (owned by David Lawrence Geffen) in 1972 (reportedly the most lucrative music contract at the time) promoting his debut album 'Jobriath'. Released a second album 'Creatures of the Street' (1973), but retired from music shortly after, and died of AIDS. Briefly returned as a cabaret singer in New York City in the early 1980s. Born Bruce Wayne Campbell. Documentary film 'Jobriath AD' was made profiling his career. His music has been re-released by many notable rock performers since his death.
