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 manager PK Kemsley says he is 'completely behind' the star as he breaks silence on his Jesus Christ Superstar exit and clarifies his stance on Israel song scandal

Boy George Fires Label Manager After Reported Rift Over AI-Generated Pro-Israel Reggae Song: ‘Really Does Not Hurt to Say Goodbye’

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: The ostracism of Boy George for his pro-Israel song proves the intolerant Left now holds total control over what performers can think or say

Boy George breaks his silence after pulling out of Jesus Christ Superstar in the West End amid controversy following the release of pro-Israel song

Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar after releasing pro-Israel song

Boy George pulls out of Jesus Christ Superstar just days before West End stint amid controversy following the release of pro-Israel song We Will Dance Again

‘You say genocide, I say war’: Boy George releases pro-Israel song, We Will Dance Again

Boy George slams RHOBH star Dorit Kemsley over 'disgusting' Father's Day post amid her messy divorce from PK

Boy George Calls Out Dorit Kemsley’s Father’s Day Post After PK Split

Boy George to re-release Eighties hit Karma Chameleon with AI twist

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'