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American disco and soul vocalist, musician, bandleader, songwriter, and producer. Born: 6 September 1947 in Watts, Los Angeles, California, USA. Died: 16 December 1988 in San Francisco, California, USA. Known and performing mononymously as "Sylvester", he is considered one of the first Hi-NRG artists and the first “male diva” of disco. He died in 1988 from complications due to HIV/AIDS.

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Sylvester is on Tour!

1 show scheduled

Next Show:

Apr 26, 2026

American Music Theatre

Lancaster, PA

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Sylvester has 1 upcoming concert. They will be performing in cities including Lancaster. Check the tour dates section for the complete schedule and ticket information.

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Sylvester has released 60+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Live At The Opera House, Over And Over, I Need Somebody To Love Tonight (Psychemagik Remix). Explore their complete discography on this page.

Some of Sylvester's most popular tracks include You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real), I Need Somebody To Love Tonight, Dance (Disco Heat), Do You Wanna Funk, Over And Over. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

American disco and soul vocalist, musician, bandleader, songwriter, and producer. Born: 6 September 1947 in Watts, Los Angeles, California, USA. Died: 16 December 1988 in San Francisco, Californ... Read the full biography on this page.

You can find Sylvester vinyl records and merchandise on eBay. We feature a curated selection of vinyl releases and collectibles available for purchase.

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