Jobriath

Jobriath
Jobriath in 1973
Jobriath in 1973
Background information
Birth nameBruce Wayne Campbell
Also known asJobriath Salisbury
Jobriath Boone
Cole Berlin
Bryce Campbell
Born(1946-12-14)December 14, 1946
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 3, 1983(1983-08-03) (aged 36)[a]
New York City, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
  • record producer
Years active1965–1983
Labels

Bruce Wayne Campbell (December 14, 1946 – August 3, 1983[a]), known by his stage name Jobriath, was an American rock musician and actor. He was the first openly gay rock musician to be signed to a major record label and one of the first internationally famous musicians to die of AIDS.


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