Kevin Aviance | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Eric Snead |
Born | June 22, 1968 |
Origin | Richmond, Virginia, United States |
Genres | Dance |
Occupation(s) | female impressionist, Club/Dance musician, fashion designer and nightclub personality |
Years active | 1989–present |
Website | Myspace |
Kevin Aviance (born Eric Snead on June 22, 1968) is an American drag queen, club/dance musician, fashion designer, and nightclub personality.[1][2] He is a personality in New York City's gay scene and has performed throughout North America, Europe and Asia.[3][4] He is a member of the House of Aviance, one of the most notable vogue-ball houses in the U.S.[5] He is known for his trademark phrase, "Work. Fierce. Over. Aviance!" He won the 1998 and 1999 Glammy Awards, the award for nightlife personalities in New York City.[6] He has worked with several artists, including Janet Jackson and Whitney Houston.[7] In December 2016, Billboard Magazine ranked him as the 93rd most successful dance artist of all-time.[8]