Joey Arias

Joey Arias is an American artist known for his work as a performance artist, cabaret singer, and drag artist. He has also made appearances as a film actor and published author. Arias, also known as Joseph Arias and Joe Arias, began his career singing with the rock band Purlie and later joined the improvisational comedy group the Groundlings. In 1976, he moved to New York City and worked at the Fiorucci designer clothing store, where he performed in the shop windows alongside other staff members. Arias became friends with alternative musician Klaus Nomi and collaborated with him as a backup vocalist and set and costume designer. On December 15, 1979, Arias and Nomi appeared on Saturday Night Live with David Bowie.