Nico

Biography

Nico was a German singer, songwriter, actress, and model born Christa Päffgen on October 16, 1938. She gained international recognition for her work with the Velvet Underground, singing lead vocals on three of their tracks in 1967, and released her debut album Chelsea Girl that same year. Nico's distinctive voice was characterized by critics as both enchanting and unusual, earning her a reputation as an avant-garde artist.