The Resume

(January 24, 1944-August 6, 1983)
Birth name was Klaus Sperber
Albums include 'Klaus Nomi' (1982), and 'Simple Man' (1982)
Subject of the 2003 film 'The Nomi Song'
One of the first celebrities to die of AIDS

Why he might be annoying:

He was effeminate and androgynous.
His trademarks were oversized tuxedos, black lipstick and eyeliner, and a strange 3-pointed hairstyle.
He sang with a thick German accent and effeminate falsetto.
Most of his songs are covers.
He only recorded two albums.
His commercial success was non-existent.
He's better known for being one of the first celebrities to die of AIDS than for his music.
His music is extremely bizarre.

Why he might not be annoying:

His music is extremely unique, combining elements of disco, new wave, classical theatre, and opera.
Despite no formal training, he had an incredible vocal range.
He performed a wide variety of covers, including classic opera songs, Elvis Presley, and 'Ding Dong, the Witch is Dead.'
He didn't hide his homosexuality.
He died of AIDS.
He worked as a pastry chef before entering music.
He was discovered by David Bowie.
He has a massive cult following.

Credit: Unknown

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 1980's New Wave/Synth Pop
• Allegedly Gay Men
• Eye Make-up Fiends
• I Died in 1983 (Ranked: 39)
• I Died in My 30s (Ranked: 39)
• I Have AIDS/HIV
• I Record Music That Sounds Kinda Gay
• I Sing Novelty/Parody Songs
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Bow Tie
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Tux
• Profiles 14501-14750 (Ranked: 14645)
• Unknown's Profiles

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 203 Votes: 60.10% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 70 Votes: 55.71% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 19 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 14 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 29 Votes: 31.03% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 13 Votes: 46.15% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 65 Votes: 56.92% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 97 Votes: 68.04% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 32 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 41 Votes: 58.54% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 92 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 126 Votes: 62.70% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 167 Votes: 70.06% Annoying