Kieran Turner (who, according to
IMDb, took part in the creation of Vito and I am Divine) recently released its documentary about the first openly gay rock star
Jobriath.
Official description from the
press kit: “The American Bowie,” “The True Fairy of Rock & Roll,” “Hype of the
Year.” Known as the first openly gay rock star, Jobriath’s legacy delves
deeper than the labels hung upon him. His reign was brief—two years and
two albums. Sabotaged by a publicity machine run amok, shunned by the
gay community and dismissed by critics, Jobriath was excommunicated from
the music business, and became an early casualty of AIDS. Now new
generations of fans have discovered him through acts like The Pet Shop
Boys, Joe Elliott of Def Leppard, Siouxsie Sioux, and Morrissey, all of
whom cite Jobriath as a groundbreaking influence. Through interviews,
archival material and animation, experience the heartbreaking,
unbelievable story of the one, the only, Jobriath.
Sounds pretty good, don't you think? Don't miss it if
you have any interest in glam rock, glitter and pop culture.
Love, xxx