Nina Hagen was born in the former East Berlin Hagen began as an actress alongside her mother, actress Eva-Maria Hagen. Hagen was in several bands and was offered a record deal from [Read more...]
WOW EXCLUSIVE: Nomi Ruiz (Jessica 6) Talks Transitioning, Feeling Genderless & New Track “The Scent”
NYC singer/songwriter Nomi Ruiz has been on a super long journey towards claiming her own … [Read more...]
Picture This: Andy Warhol Shot My Dirty T-Shirt
In the mid 80s, while working at various magazines like Vogue, Vanity Fair and Paper, I also … [Read more...]
two Songs
This cover artwork for The Fame Monster feels like the return of original fame monster Nina Hagen, who knew a thing or two about being gaga. Notice the similar claw action. … [Read more...]
Hagen Days
Here's the fabulous, hilarious German new-wave chanteuse Nina Hagen performing "Naturträne" live on the German TV show Rockpalast, said to be the greatest rock-music TV show there ever was. It rocked from 1977 to 1986. This performance is from 1979. Around this time, we used to … [Read more...]
When Nina Hagen met Don Rickles
"Kooky" doesn't even BEGIN to cover it. Sadly, this type of booking coup almost never happens any more. I sure do miss Merv Griffin. (via Dangerous Minds) … [Read more...]