Wendy O. Williams
Hardcore punk, Musical Artist
1949 – 1998
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Who was Wendy O. Williams?
Wendy Orlean Williams, better known as Wendy O. Williams, was the lead singer for the American punk band the Plasmatics, as well as a solo artist. Her stage theatrics included blowing up equipment, near nudity and chain-sawing guitars.
Dubbed "The Queen of Shock Rock," Williams was widely considered the most controversial and radical female singer of her day. She often sported a Mohawk haircut. Williams was nominated in 1985 for a Grammy in the Best Female Rock Vocal Performance category during the height of her popularity as a solo artist.
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- Born
- May 28, 1949
Webster - Also known as
- Wendy Orlean Williams
- Wendy Williams
- W.o.W.
- Wendy Orleans Williams
- Williams, Wendy O.
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Eastman School of Music
- Lived in
- Florida
- Europe
- Died
- Apr 6, 1998
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on July 23, 2013
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