The Communards
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| Origin | London |
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| United Kingdom | |
| Albums | Communards |
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| Storm Paris | |
| Associated acts | Bronski Beat |
| Banderas | |
| Genres | Synth-pop |
| Alternative Dance | |
| Pop Music | |
| Hi-NRG | |
| Electronic Dance Music | |
| Dance-pop | |
| Movies/Shows | Countertenors |
| The Attendant | |
| Orlando | |
| Looking for Langston | |
| Framed Youth: The Revenge of the Teenage Perverts | |
| Date of Reg. | |
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| ID | 799163 |
About The Communards
The Communards were a British pop duo active from 1985 to 1988. They are most famous for their cover versions of "Don't Leave Me This Way" and "Never Can Say Goodbye".
Bronski Beat founder Steve Bronski dies at 61
... " The singer left to form The Communards but Bronski Beat continued, reaching the top 10 again with Hit That Perfect Beat in November 1985...
Richard Coles told 'his partner is in hell'
... Coles, a former member of 80s chart toppers The Communards, revealed on Tuesday that the Rev David Coles had died after a long illness...
Rev Richard Coles announces death of partner Rev David Coles
... Coles, 57, was the keyboard player in the 80s band The Communards and is now vicar of Finedon, Northamptonshire...
Rev Richard Coles pop star vicar in loo drama
... Mr Coles, keyboard player in 80s band The Communards and now vicar of Finedon, Northamptonshire, said on Twitter the door handle was broken...
Rev Richard Coles announces death of partner Rev David Coles
The Reverend Richard Coles announced the death of his civil partner, David, on Twitter
The civil partner of The Reverend Richard Coles has died, the broadcaster has announced.
The Rev David Coles died after a long illness, the former musician.
Coles also thanked the "brilliant teams" who looked after his partner at Kettering General Hospital .
The couple, both priests, lived together with their dogs in their vicarage in Northamptonshire, according to his website.
Coles, 57, was the keyboard player in the 80s band The Communards and is now vicar of Finedon, Northamptonshire.
He wrote: "I'm very sorry to say that @RevDavidColes has died. He had been ill for a while. Thanks to the brilliant teams who looked after him at @KettGeneral. "
Coles is a co-presenter of Saturday Live on BBC Radio 4 , was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017 and also regularly appears on shows such as Have I Got News For You and QI.
The couple met in 2007 after a sermon and Coles has spoken openly about their celibacy.
He previously told Christian Today. "Of course it has its challenges and sacrifices. . We live in good standing with the teaching of The Church , but I wouldn't wish that to imply that I saw that as a good and noble thing, because I don't, but it is currently where we are. "
His post on Twitter prompted messages of condolence.
Dianne Buswell , his former Dance Partner on Strictly, wrote: "I Am so sorry to hear this. Sending all my love to you rev! My prayers and thoughts are with you. "
Radio presenter Simon Mayo added: "What devastating news. So sorry to hear this Richard. "
Author Philip Pullman posted: "Richard, I'm so sorry to hear that. You have all my Sympathy . "
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Source of news: bbc.com
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