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Liberace
Wladziu Valentino Liberace better known by only his last name Liberace, was a famous American entertainer and pianist. When Elvis Presley and The Beatles were at the height of their popularity, Liberace was the highest paid entertainer in the world.
Unlike the concerts of classical pianists which normally ended with applause and a retreat off-stage, Liberace’s shows ended with the public invited on-stage to touch the maestro’s clothes, piano, jewelry, and hands. Kisses, handshakes, hugs, and caresses usually followed.
A critic summed up his appeal near the end of Liberace’s life: ” Mr. Showmanship has another more potent, drawing power to his show: the warm and wonderful way he works his audience. Surprisingly enough, behind all the glitz glitter, the corny false modesty and the shy smile, Liberace exudes a love that is returned to him a thousand-fold.”
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Boy George
Boy George is an English singer-songwriter who was part of the English New Romantic movement which emerged in the early 1980s.
He helped give androgyny an international stage with the success of Culture Club during the 1980s.
His music is often classified as blue-eyed soul, which is influenced by rhythm and blues and reggae. His 1990s and 2000s-era solo music has glam influences such as David Bowie and Iggy Pop. He also founded and was lead singer of Jesus Loves You during the period 1989–1992.
In addition to songwriting Boy George spends his time DJing, writing books, designing clothes and photography.
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