Nico
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Christa Päffgen, known professionally as Nico, was a German singer, songwriter, actress and model.
Nico in 1966
Nico performing at Lampeter University in 1985
Nico's grave in Berlin
The Velvet Underground
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The Velvet Underground was an American rock band formed in New York City in 1964. They became known for their integration of rock and roll and the avant-garde, which earned them little commercial succ
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…including Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita (1960) and Andy Warhol's Chelsea Girls (1966). At the insistence of Warhol, she sang lead on three songs of the Velvet Underground's debut album, The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967). At the same time, she released her debut album, Chelsea Girl (1967), composed of songs written by…
The Velvet Underground and Nico in 1966. Clockwise from top left: Lou Reed, Sterling Morrison, John Cale, Moe Tucker and Nico.
The Velvet Underground featured in the May 28, 1966, issue of KRLA Beat
A publicity photo of the band holding a copy of the album, c. 1968.
The Velvet Underground reformed in 1993. From left to right: Morrison (at back), Tucker, Cale and Reed.