Boy George
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Gender | Male |
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Age | 62 |
Web site | www.boygeorgeuk.com |
Date of birth | June 14,1961 |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Born | Barnehurst |
Bexleyheath | |
United Kingdom | |
Full name | George Alan O'Dowd |
Albums | Colour by Numbers |
This Is What I Do | |
Life | |
Sold | |
Boyfriend | |
Height | 183 (cm) |
Listen artist | www.youtube.com |
Genres | Pop |
Pop Music | |
Rock | |
New Wave | |
Disco | |
Soul Music | |
Reggae | |
House Music | |
Siblings | Siobhan O'Dowd |
David O'Dowd | |
Gerald O'Dowd | |
Richard O'Dowd | |
Kevin O'Dowd | |
Parents | Dinah O'Dowd |
Jeremiah O'Dowd | |
Songs | Kissing to Be Clever |
Other name | George, Angela Dust |
List | Karma ChameleonColour by Numbers · 1983 |
Do You Really Want to Hurt MeKissing to Be Clever · 1982 | |
Do They Know It's Christmas?Xmas Hits · 2016 | |
Instruments | Vocals; Turntables |
Groups | Culture Club |
Band Aid | |
Jesus Loves You | |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 406229 |
Boy George Life story
George Alan O'Dowd, known professionally as Boy George, is an English singer, songwriter and DJ. Best known for his soulful voice and his androgynous appearance, Boy George has been the lead singer of the pop band Culture Club since the group's formation in 1981. He began his solo career in 1987.
Music producer smashed his platinum discs - then rebuilt them
... His biggest hits came in the 1980s, from his recordings with Fine Young Cannibals, Boy George (who nicknamed him " Golden Ears" ), Terence Trent D Arby, Spandau Ballet and Everything But The Girl...
Kelly Hoppen: 'Music is design to me'
... Many of her celebrity customers have been musicians, including Victoria Beckham, Sean " Diddy" Combs and, most recently, Boy George...
Cha Cha Cha, Mel the milkmaid and other memorable Eurovision moments
... " Belgium s Boy GeorgeBelgium s entry, Gustaph, hit the high notes in pink parachute pants and a giant white hat, to a backdrop of voguing dancers...
Culture Club to pay 'expelled' ex-drummer Jon Moss £1. 75m
... The case will not go ahead after singer Boy George, guitarist Roy Hay and bassist Mikey Craig agreed a judgement should be made in favour of Moss...
Terry Hall: Tributes to The Specials singer who was 'one of the greats'
... Tributes came from UB40, Boy George and his voice " was the perfect instrument for the true and necessary songs on The Specials"...
Matt Hancock: MP finishes third on I'm A Celebrity
... ITV News presenter Charlene White, A Place In The Sun host Scarlette Douglas, Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver and singer Boy George were among the campmates to be eliminated before Hancock...
Matt Hancock reaches the I'm A Celebrity final
... Mr Hancock was also challenged by fellow campmates about his decision to join the cast of the reality show, including singer Boy George, who said it was " difficult" to have him there after his mother had been in hospital during the pandemic...
An incomplete history of pop on BBC television
... A discussion on fashion also featured an early TV appearance by George O Dowd, before he rechristened himself as Boy George...
Terry Hall: Tributes to The Specials singer who was 'one of the greats'
By Ian YoungsEntertainment & arts reporter
The Music world has been paying tribute to singer Terry Hall , remembering The Specials frontman as " truly One of The greats" who had " a heart of gold".
Hits like Ghost Town , Gangsters and Too Much Too Young soundtracked British life in The late 1970s and early 80s.
Tributes came from UB40, Boy George and his voice " was The perfect instrument for The true and necessary songs on The Specials ".
He added: " That honesty is heard in so many of his songs in joy and sorrow. "
Costello produced The Specials ' self-titled 1979 debut album.
The Band spearheaded The Two Tone and Ska scenes, and were groundbreaking for their multi-racial membership and how They used Pop Music to reflect an era of upheaval, unemployment and racial Tension .
: " The Specials were a celebration of how British culture was invigorated by Caribbean immigration but The onstage demeanour of their lead singer was a reminder that They were in The serious business of challenging our perception of who we were in The late 1970s. "
Hall's friend and biographer Paul Willo told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme The Singer " was The instantly recognisable voice of a generation".
" And he was a forthright character who stood up for what he believed in. Together with The Band , he was very vocal about racism and injustice in general, " he added.
" There was so much turmoil going on in The country at that time… With The Right material and The reasons to be angry, it made them more of a force and him more vocal, I suppose. "
Singer Frank Turner was born shortly after The Specials split up in 1981 but told Today their music remained relevant.
" It was talking about The fact that there are these tensions In Society , there are these things that are worth being angry about, there are these divides, and there are things that we can do about them, " Turner said.
" That was important and relevant in The early 1980s but for me as A Kid , it felt important and relevant and - I don't want to say educational - When I first started listening to them.
" And I think The relevance of The Music of The Specials and The Words and music of Terry Hall remain completely vibrant and important today. "
Those praising Hall and his influence ranged from singer-songwriters to pop stars and dance acts.
Electronic duo that Hall was " such an amazing singer" adding: " He sang about Real People and real issues. People I could identify with. Such a loss. A brave guy. "
The Specials were very important because They " made you feel alive" and Ghost Town was " a masterpiece".
" The Specials represent my youth, They represent everything about my teenage years, They were The Band that got us out of our homes and into The School discos & clubs! " he wrote.
Strength and sensitivity" And [They ] turned us on to a trend that was an all encompassing movement of music and fashion Ska ! . The Specials gave you a sense of strength, while still allowing The sensitive side of artistry to run through your veins. "
Andy Bell of The bands Ride and Oasis also recalled The impact of The Specials ' songs and look.
" At 11 I suddenly wanted a Harrington [jacket] with red tartan lining, a Fred Perry shirt, black sta prest [trousers], white socks and black loafers with tassels, all because This Man 's music had swept through my school like Elvis in '56, "
" Those 2 @The Specials albums are Pure Genius . "
The Bbc is not responsible for The content of external sites.described seeing Hall live at two Concerts - One in 1979 and another in 2022.
" Both times Terry Hall standing stock still at The centre of The Storm , a melancholy counter point to The joyous energy of The Band . Bringing The idiosyncratic and ironic songs to life beautifully. "
" A Man of few words verbally but so many great words in song" adding: " I always admired and envied his sweep of The pen. Take Care on The Steps above young man. "
Carole Donnelly, a friend of Hall's, told BBC Radio 5 Live: " He was kind, witty, but a very shy man. He was somebody who was so talented.
" For me he inspired you to overcome adversity and Hatred . . Turn your back On Hate and Turn that into love. That was The Thing that it was.
" He was a legend, and he's a legend in Coventry. It was a horrible time to be in The City but They gave us hope. I was in a mixed race relationship, The political landscape and music and lyrics gave us a voice as Young People . I was 16 When I met him, he was 18, we were angry young punks. We got To Love music and we brought that All Together and it's inspired so many generations of people. "
Happy Mondays singer Rowetta told The Station : " He just believed in everything and really With Passion . He wouldn't be singing lyrics he didn't mean with no feeling. He wrote lyrics that meant something.
" He really cared about people as well, his politics weren't just for The sake of it, he really meant it and wanted to help The World . He really did believe in that. Love, love, love. "
The Bbc is not responsible for The content of external sites.The Specials came from Coventry, and Dave Wakeling of Ska band The Beat - from nearby Birmingham - Posted a photo of The pair playing football: " Cryptic, droll, a heart of gold, and he could tackle like a donkey!
" Always a proper gent to The Beat , our condolences to family and friends. "
: " Another One gone too soon! RIP Terry. "
They were " very sorry and shocked to hear The sad news about The lovely, and brilliant Terry Hall ".
Younger bands paying tribute included: " Thanks Terry Hall for all The Music , inspiration, and Being Kind to us When we were starting out. So sad. "
: " Absolutely heartbreaking. A True Legend has gone. "
The Bbc is not responsible for The content of external sites.The Specials ' influence stretched across The Atlantic, with remembering how he had " been a fan of their music ever since seeing them perform Gangsters on SNL [Saturday Night Live] When I was 16".
He added: " It was a pretty exciting period for music and They were definitely a huge part of it. "
Source of news: bbc.com