Sylvester Celebrates video (Updated over a year ago)

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Video of Sylvester celebrating his 40th birthday. Sylvester (September 6, 1947 – December 16, 1988) was a singer-songwriter known for his disco hits, including You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real), and his flamboyant personal style. He was openly gay and defied the gender binary. The footage includes live performances by Sylvester, including his performance at the 1985 Cable Car Awards. Video by Charles Cyberski for his business, Male Entertainment Network (MEN).

Tags: music , performance , sylvester

Added to GLBT Historical Society on May 15, 2020.

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  • Identifier: glbths_1994-03_1_147_sc
  • Date: 1987
  • Created by: Cyberski, Charles
  • Format (physical): Moving image
  • Source: Charles Cyberski Videotapes (1994-03), GLBT Historical Society
  • Rights: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT) Historical Society, San Francisco CA. Copyright protected. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.

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