Liberace

Wladziu Valentino Liberace (1919-1987) was a flashy and flamboyant concert pianist. His trademarks were his glittery suits, and candelabras that were always placed on top of his pianos. Guest star in Episode 309 of The Muppet Show.

The Liberace Show, a syndicated television program broadcast in 1952, turned Liberace into a musical icon.

Liberace was bestowed with many awards during his lifetime, including: Instrumentalist of the Year, Best Dressed Entertainer, Entertainer of the Year, two Emmy Awards, six gold albums, and two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The Guinness Book of World Records listed him as the world's highest paid musician and pianist.

Opened The Liberace Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1978.

Liberace died in February 4, 1987, of AIDS-related complications. His gave his last performance at New York's Radio City Music Hall, on November 2, 1986.