About Q Lazzarus
Artist Biography
Though Q. Lazzarus only officially released one song during her lifetime, that song -- "Goodbye Horses" -- made an indelible impression on pop culture. Its appearance in one of the most unnerving scenes in Jonathan Demme's 1991 thriller The Silence of the Lambs showcased its gauzy synths and Lazzarus' fathomless vocals perfectly, sparking a mystique that would last for decades. As listeners wondered about her identity, she overcame rejection by labels unwilling to sign a Black woman who sang rock & roll, depression, and addiction to carve out a quiet life for herself and her family. By the late 2010s, Lazzarus was ready to break her silence with a documentary and return to music, plans that were cut short by her sudden death in 2022. Arriving in 2025, Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus and its soundtrack finally told her story and revealed the depth and breadth of her artistry.
Hometown
Neptune, NJ, United States
Genre
New Wave
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