What is Nico's full name?
Christa Päffgen
Nico nickname(s):
Krista Nico
Nico date of birth:
October 16, 1938
How old was Nico when died?
49
Where was Nico born?
Cologne, Germany
When did Nico die?
July 18, 1988
Where did Nico die?
Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain
Why did Nico die?
Cerebral hemorrhage (due to a biking accident)
How tall is Nico?
5' 10" (178 cm)
Nico body shape:
Slim
What color are Nico's eyes?
Blue
What color is Nico's hair?
Blonde
Nico distinctive features:
High cheekbones, Deep German voice
Is Nico gay or straight?
Straight
What is Nico's ethnicity?
White
What is Nico nationality?
German
What is Nico's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, lyricist, composer, musician, fashion model, actress
Nico claim to fame:
Singer, model, actress, Andy Warhol superstar, cameo in "La Dolce Vita
What genre is Nico's work?
Art rock, Folk Rock, Protopunk, Experimental, Avant-Garde
What instruments does Nico play?
Vocals, Keyboards, Harmonium, Tambourine
Nico commercials and brand endorsements:
Coco Chanel
Nico friends:
Bebe Buell (model, singer), Catherine James (model, groupie), Fabienne Shine (model, singer)
Short Biography
Nico (born Christa Päffgen; 16 October 1938 – 18 July 1988) was a German singer-songwriter, lyricist, composer, musician, fashion model, and actress who became famous as a Warhol Superstar in the 1960s. She is known for her vocals on The Velvet Underground's debut album, The Velvet Underground & Nico (1967), and her work as a solo artist. She also had roles in several films, including Federico Fellini's La Dolce Vita (1960) and Andy Warhol's Chelsea Girls (1966).