Jobriath was one of rock 'n’ roll’s most tragic casualties. Initially hyped as the “American David Bowie” via a massive marketing campaign spearheaded by Elektra Records and infamous Svengali Jerry ...

Those are terms used by friends and musical colleagues to describe aspiring rock star Jobriath Salisbury when he was on the way up. Then later came this: “borderline schizophrenic.” And this: ...

There’s a moment in director Kieran Turner‘s riveting new documentary “Jobriath A.D.” when, if you can look past the spaceman suit, the crazy elf ears and the fact that “Midnight Special” guest host ...

In every walk of life, someone has to go first and, as a result, often doesn’t see the fruits of their labor and tends to be forgotten as the world moves on. So it seemed to be for Jobriath, the first ...

First, they mocked him. Then, they forgot him. Yet, history will record that, nearly four decades ago, a man named Jobriath became the first openly gay rocker ever signed to a major label. Let’s just ...

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Known as the first openly gay rock star, Jobriath‘s reign was brief, lasting less than two years and two albums. Done in by a over-hyped publicity machine, shunned by the gay community, and dismissed ...

Turner also created, wrote, produced and directed the online television series 'Wallflowers.' By Kimberly Nordyke Managing Editor, Digital Kieran Turner, a documentary filmmaker best known for ...

“Asking me if I’m homosexual is like asking James Brown if he’s black.” So crowed the American glam-rocker Jobriath as he commenced his career in the early ’70s. Entering a milieu rich with ...

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His space alien persona and theatrical rock music drew comparisons to David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust character. But American audiences seemed unwilling to accept his sexuality. By David Chiu This ...