Troy Davies
Peter Vanessa "Troy" Davies (1960–2007), sometimes known as Ecco Homo or Vanessa, was an Australian artist, singer, and musician.
Troy Davies | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Peter Vanessa Davies |
| Also known as | Ecco Homo, Vanessa |
| Born | 1960 |
| Died | 2007 (aged 46–47) Sydney, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, singer, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Career
Under the stage name Ecco Homo, he signed a record deal with RooArt. He released two singles, "Motorcycle Baby" and "New York, New York". The video clip of the former featured Michael Hutchence, and the latter featured Bono and The Edge.[1] Producers and musicians who worked on the singles include Ollie Olsen, Gus Till, Michael Sheridan, Bill McDonald (all from Max Q) and Big Pig's Sherine Abeyratne.[2]
In 2015 the film Ecco Homo, directed by Richard Lowenstein and Lynn-Maree Milburn, was released. It documented Davies' life and career. The film features interviews with people who knew him including Bono, Hutchence and Kriv Stenders.[3]
Discography
- "Motorcycle Baby" (1988) - RooArt Aus #66
- "New York, New York" (1990) - RooArt
References
- Drever, Andrew (6 August 2015), "Ecco Homo profiles ill-fated musician, artist 'Troy' Davies, features Bono, Michael Hutchence", Sydney Morning Herald
- Valentish, Jenny (6 August 2015), "Troy Davies: fleeting Melbourne pop star and a pioneer of sexual expression", The Guardian
- Buckmaster, Luke (17 February 2016), "Ecco Homo review – an intense, surreal look at elusive Australian artist Troy Davis", The Guardian