Boy George

George Alan O'Dowd, known professionally as Boy George, is an English singer, songwriter, DJ, author and mixed media artist. 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. Boy George's music is often classified as blue-eyed soul, which is influenced by rhythm and blues and reggae. Boy George grew up in Eltham and was part of the New Romantic movement which emerged in the late 1970s to early 1980s. His look and style of fashion was greatly inspired by glam rock pioneers David Bowie and Marc Bolan. He formed the Culture Club with Roy Hay, Mikey Craig and Jon Moss in 1981. The band's second album Colour by Numbers sold more than 10 million copies worldwide.

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Boy George's Eurovision gamble backfires as he's accused of 'ruining' San Marino's chances after crashing out of competition - but defiant star insists he 'wouldn't take a minute of it back'

Boy George says he's 'sad we didn't get through to the final' as he issues a statement after crashing out of politically charged Eurovision with San Marino

Boy George's Eurovision semi-final performance slammed by fans 'ruined the night'

Boy George dealt huge blow before Eurovision semi-final as winner 'exposed'

'Panic in the air': Boy George reveals he was caught up in Golders Green terror attack by Somalia-born British knifeman who was referred to anti-extremism Prevent scheme

Boy George hits back at anti-Israel campaigners who have criticised him for taking part in Eurovision

Boy George pays tribute to ‘glorious vocals’ of Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle

Chappell Roan's 'diva' antics from foul-mouthed outbursts at fans to red carpet meltdowns after claiming celeb status is 'dangerous' - as Boy George tells her 'own your fame and cheer up!'

Boy George tells Chappell Roan to 'own your fame and cheer up' as he issues a warning about 'being ignored and branded a has-been'

Boy George 'makes a surprise bid for Eurovision as he teams up with an Italian singer to compete'

Fat Tony is joined by showbiz pals Boy George, Davina McCall and Claire Sweeney as he celebrates his 60th birthday with a star-studded party

Róisín Murphy sparks explosive online row with Boy George by calling him a 'grifter with zero charm and little talent' - two years after suffering backlash for criticising puberty blockers

Party like an A-lister! Inside Ibiza's luxurious Pacha hot spots where the likes of Boy George and Mel C perform and celebs including Anne Hathaway and Luke Evans let their hair down

Boy George hits out AGAIN at JK Rowling and claims Harry Potter movies are 'nothing to do' with the author as he insists pair will NEVER agree in ongoing war over trans rights

Boy George calls Paloma Faith 'extremely rude' in awkward unearthed clip after her childhood bullying row with Natalie Cassidy emerged

Boy George shows off his new slimline look as he attends the opening night of Broadway show - after admitting to using weight loss drug Mounjaro

The 90s are back! Boy George takes to the decks as he DJs for a string of iconic stars at the Grand Opening of Planet Hollywood NYC as restaurant relaunches as 'an immersive experience' with a '1993 Icons' menu

Boy George says he's become the 'gay version' of his father despite his best efforts to be different as he opens up about their complex relationship

Lorraine Chase cuts a quirky figure in an oversized faux fur hat as she joins Boy George at Leigh Bowery exhibit

Boy George's career is on the line as he 'could lose the trademark to his stage name after his band Culture Club racks up £12million in debt'