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[[File:Bronski Beat.jpg|thumb|Left to right: Somerville, Steinbachek, Bronski]]'''Bronski Beat''' were a gay pop trio who achieved success in the 1980s. Their best-selling album was ''[[Age of Consent (Album)|Age of Consent]]''. | [[File:Bronski Beat.jpg|thumb|Left to right: Somerville, Steinbachek, Bronski]]'''Bronski Beat''' were a gay pop trio who achieved success in the 1980s. Their best-selling album was ''[[Age of Consent (Album)|Age of Consent]]''. | ||
The original line-up in 1983 was singer [[Jimmy Somerville]] backed by [[Steve Bronski]] and [[Larry Steinbachek]]. In May 1985 Somerville left the band <ref> Gay Times Issue 81 May 1985 'Jimmy quits Bronski Beat' </ref> | The original line-up in 1983 was singer [[Jimmy Somerville]] backed by [[Steve Bronski]] (born Stephen William Forrest) (1960-2021) and [[Larry Steinbachek]]. In May 1985 Somerville left the band <ref> Gay Times Issue 81 May 1985 'Jimmy quits Bronski Beat' </ref> and was replaced by [[John (Jon-Jon) Foster]]. Later members were [[Jonathan Hellyer]] and [[Richard Coles]]. | ||
The group's first single was "[[Smalltown Boy]]" which had a theme (more explicit in the video) of parental rejection and homophobia. This song was also included on the album ''Age of Consent''. | The group's first single was "[[Smalltown Boy]]" which had a theme (more explicit in the video) of parental rejection and homophobia. This song was also included on the album ''Age of Consent''. | ||
Latest revision as of 15:52, 18 December 2021
Bronski Beat were a gay pop trio who achieved success in the 1980s. Their best-selling album was Age of Consent.
The original line-up in 1983 was singer Jimmy Somerville backed by Steve Bronski (born Stephen William Forrest) (1960-2021) and Larry Steinbachek. In May 1985 Somerville left the band [1] and was replaced by John (Jon-Jon) Foster. Later members were Jonathan Hellyer and Richard Coles.
The group's first single was "Smalltown Boy" which had a theme (more explicit in the video) of parental rejection and homophobia. This song was also included on the album Age of Consent.
References
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- ↑ Gay Times Issue 81 May 1985 'Jimmy quits Bronski Beat'