Episode 164: “White Light/White Heat” by the Velvet Underground
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs
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Niko Papatakis: A Biography
Niko Papatakis was discovered as a teenager in Berlin. She changed her name to Niko and started dyeing her hair blonde. In Paris she became an artier, more sophisticated crowd with the Beatniks. Her mother had been a fan of Swedish Schlagger singer Zara Leander. Later moved to New York where she studied acting at Actors Studio. Played Kaius on the original version of Jesus Christ Superstar by Victor Brox who is now famous for having his own concept album released last month.
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