Sylvester
USA
Born: 01 September 1944
Died: 16 December 1988
Genres: R&B, Electronic
Styles: Disco, Dance, R&B/Soul, Hi-NRG, Club/Dance, Funk, Soul
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Along with the Village People, '70s disco artist Sylvester was one of the few artists of the era not afraid to openly acknowledge his homosexuality. Born Sylvester James during September 1944 in Los Angeles, CA, Sylvester was introduced to music at an early age by his grandmother, Julia Morgan, who was a jazz singer. While still a youngster, Sylvester began singing in gospel groups, while finding further inspiration from the likes of Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday, among others. After relocating to San Francisco in the late '60s, Sylvester beg...
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