(b. Sept. , 1944 in L.A, CA, d. Dec 16, 1988 in S.F.,CA)

Sylvester was born Sylvester James and was raised by his grandmother, blues singer Julia Morgan. After a short-lived gospel  career, he performed with the transvestite vocal group the Cockettes. His solo-career backing vocalists included Martha  Wash, Izora Rhodes (both of whom went on to form Two Tons of Fun and the Weather Girls), and Jeanie Tracy, and his shows were often outrageous and won him a large following in San Francisco’s gay community. He died of AIDS- related complications in 1988. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide

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