Sylvester

Born in 1947, Sylvester was hailed by many as "Queen of Disco", although the title would later be handed to Donna Summer and gay icon Diana Ross. After living a hard home life, Sylvester turned to music, and began performing in the 1970's. This was also the period when Sylvester began performing in drag.

Although told by music producers to butch up, Sylvester refused, and in protest attended meetings with music execs wearing full drag. Sylvester later contracted the AIDS virus and died in 1988. Posthumously, Sylvester has been inducted into the Dance Hall of Music as a solo artist and for her single "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real).