Troy Davies

Peter Davies (1960–2007), better known as Troy Davies was an Australian artist and musician who was also known as Ecco Homo and Vanessa.[1]

Troy Davies
Birth namePeter Davies
Also known asEcco Homo, Vanessa
Born1960
Died2007(2007-00-00) (aged 46–47)
Sydney
Occupation(s)Artist, musician
InstrumentsVocals

Music

Under the stage name of Ecco Homo 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.[2] 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.

Ecco Homo film

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

Reference
  1. Valentish, Jenny (6 August 2015), "Troy Davies: fleeting Melbourne pop star and a pioneer of sexual expression", The Guardian
  2. Drever, Andrew (6 August 2015), "Ecco Homo profiles ill-fated musician, artist 'Troy' Davies, features Bono, Michael Hutchence", Sydney Morning Herald
  3. Buckmaster, Luke (17 February 2016), "Ecco Homo review – an intense, surreal look at elusive Australian artist Troy Davis", The Guardian
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