Wild Man Fischer
American street performer and outsider music pioneer whose eccentric a cappella songs on the Sunset Strip earned him legendary cult status.
What do we know about Wild Man Fischer?
Here are the key biographical details about Wild Man Fischer:
- Name: Wild Man Fischer
- Date of Birth: November 6, 1944
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Date of Death: June 16, 2011
- Gender: Male
- Job Title: Actor
Who is Wild Man Fischer?
Lawrence "Larry" Wayne "Wild Man" Fischer was an American street performer known for offering erratic, acapella performances of "new kinds of songs" for a nickel or a dime each on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. Most of his life was spent homeless or institutionalized, and he later became regarded as "the godfather of outsider music". In 1968, he recorded a double album, An Evening with Wild Man Fischer, that was produced by Frank Zappa for the Bizarre label.
What is Wild Man Fischer known for?
Wild Man Fischer is recognized for his appearances in the following films:
- Derailroaded (2005, Movie)
- From Straight to Bizarre (2012, Movie)
- Larry 'Wild Man' Fischer (2002, Movie)
- Zabagabee (1987, Movie)
- Frank Zappa (1971, Movie)
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