Joey Arias is an American artist based in NYC,best known for work as a performance artist,cabaret singer,& drag artist,but also as a published author,comedian,stage persona & film actor.Arias eventually got a job at the Fiorucci designer clothing store.He performed (danced & modeled clothes)in the shop windows.While working at the store he became friends with Klaus Nomi,for whom he sang vocals & designed sets & costumes.On December 15,1979,Nomi & Arias appeared on Saturday Night Live accompanying David Bowie for a live performance of three songsJoey Arias’ legendary 1st foray into recorded music,Arias on Holiday features Arias’ Billie Holiday singing style,with covers of a Madonna song & a Beatles song.Rare and long out of print, this is a treasure for fans.
