Peter "Troy" Davies (1960–2007), sometimes known as Ecco Homo or Vanessa, was an Australian artist, singer, and musician.

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

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, and the latter featured

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and

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. Producers and musicians who worked on the singles include

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, Gus Till, Michael Sheridan, Bill McDonald (all from Max Q) and

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's Sherine Abeyratne. In 2015 the film '' Ecco Homo'', directed by

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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.

Discography

*"Motorcycle Baby" (1988) - RooArt Aus #66 *"New York, New York" (1990) - RooArt

References

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