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Christa Päffgen ( [ˈkʁɪsta ˈpɛfɡən]; 16 October 1938 – 18 July 1988), [1] [2] [3] known by her stage name Nico, was a German singer, songwriter, actress, and model. She had roles in several films, including Federico Fellini 's La Dolce Vita (1960) and Andy Warhol 's Chelsea Girls (1966).
Jul 18, 2018 · A new film shows the dark side of pop art icon Nico, a singer and Andy Warhol's muse. Nico, 1988 depicts the tormented final years of the German-born model's life.
Oct 16, 2023 · From her time in the Velvet Underground to her solo career, the best Nico songs showcase one of avant-rock's most essential voices.
Nico. Christa Päffgen, known by her stage name Nico, was a German singer, songwriter, actress, and model. She had roles in several films, including Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita and...
Jul 4, 2021 · O n 17 July 1988, the German singer-songwriter Nico was in Ibiza suffering from a bad headache. Despite the blistering heat, she decided to cycle into town in search of cannabis, hoping it would...
Feb 21, 2024 · Nico’s life changed when she met Andy Warhol, the pop art icon who invited her to join his Factory, a hub of creative and eccentric people. Warhol introduced her to The Velvet Underground, a band led by Lou Reed, who reluctantly agreed to let Nico sing on their debut album The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967).
Aug 1, 2018 · Best known as the Teutonic beauty who sang alongside Lou Reed on The Velvet Underground’s 1967 debut album, Nico — born Christa Päffgen — was a Zelig of contemporary culture.
Nico discography and songs: Music profile for Nico, born 16 October 1938. Genres: Avant-Folk, Art Rock, Post-Punk. Albums include The Velvet Underground & Nico, Desertshore, and Chelsea Girl.
Aug 7, 2018 · Nico, 1988 tells the story of the Velvet Underground singer who left for a solo career — one weighed down by her addiction to heroin — and depicts the last, tumultuous...
Apr 19, 2018 · Thirty Years After Her Death, Nico Finally Comes Into Focus. A new biopic covering her later years, Nico, 1988, is part of an ongoing reconsideration of her art and life following the Velvet ...