Q Lazzarus

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 'n' roll, depression, and addiction to carve out a quiet life for herself and her...