Nico was a German singer, songwriter, musician, model, and actress who became an iconic figure in the 1960s and 1970s. Born Christa Päffgen on October 16, 1938, in Cologne, Germany, she began her career as a model before delving into acting and music. Nico's deep, distinctive voice and enigmatic presence caught the attention of Andy Warhol, which led to her involvement with The Velvet Underground. She contributed voc
... MoreNico was a German singer, songwriter, musician, model, and actress who became an iconic figure in the 1960s and 1970s. Born Christa Päffgen on October 16, 1938, in Cologne, Germany, she began her career as a model before delving into acting and music. Nico's deep, distinctive voice and enigmatic presence caught the attention of Andy Warhol, which led to her involvement with The Velvet Underground. She contributed vocals to several tracks on the band's debut album "The Velvet Underground & Nico" released in 1967, which has since become a seminal work in rock history.
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