People Open DS/UK/4742 Antony and the Johnsons (1995) Antony and the Johnsons 1995 American experimental music group Group (Mixed - female-fronted) Anohni and the Johnsons New York City, New York, United States (formed) American Music | Ensemble | Experimental Multiple / Mixed No known disability No known religious affiliation Members: Anohni – lead vocals, piano Doug Wieselman – horns Rob Moose – guitar, violin Jimmy Hogarth - guitar Leo Abrahams - guitar, piano Chris Vatalaro - bass Sam Dixon -drums Past Members: Joan Wasser, Maxim Moston - violin, Reuben Butchart, Thomas Bartlett, Gael Rakotondrabe - piano, Tahrah Cohen, Parker Kindred - drums, Baby Dee - harp, Jeff Langston - bass, Julia Kent - cello Unknown Antony and the Johnsons is an American music group presenting the work of Anohni (formerly known as Antony Hegarty) and her collaborators. British experimental musician David Tibet of Current 93 heard a demo and offered to release Anohni's music through his Durtro label. Anohni started the band, its name inspired by the transgender rights activist Marsha P. Johnson. The debut album, 'Antony and the Johnsons', was released in 1998. In 2001, Hegarty released a short follow-up EP, I Fell in Love with a Dead Boy, which, in addition to the title track, included a cover of "Mysteries of Love", a David Lynch/Angelo Badalamenti song and "Soft Black Stars", a Current 93 cover. Anohni (24 October 1971) became the first openly transgender performer nominated for an Academy Award. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antony_and_the_Johnsons (2019) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 RAHeharper 3/12/2013 RAHAKirkbride 6/20/2023 8c5cddab-52f2-49cc-a3a6-6a2236d89eff