Bronski Beat
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Bronski Beat were a gay pop trio who achieved success in the 1980s. Their best-selling album was Age of Consent.
↑ Gay Times Issue 81 May 1985 'Jimmy quits Bronski Beat'
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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