Boy George

British musician

Photo by: Dean Stockings · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Born:June 14, 1961

Age:65

Zodiac Sign:Gemini

Languages:English

Musician Disc Jockey Singer Record Producer Pop Musician Recording Artist Singer-songwriter Fashion Designer Composer Photographer

Links

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Famous For

Notable Work

Arthur's Whisky

Bands

Culture ClubJesus Loves You

Movies & TV

Arthur's WhiskyTwice Upon a TimeThe Wolves of KromerThe Apprentice, season 15George Michael: A Different Story

Books

Take It Like a ManStraight

Songs & Albums

LifeSomebody to Love MeThis Is What I DoTense Nervous HeadacheSold

Boy George

British musician

Biography

George Alan O'Dowd (born 14 June 1961), known professionally as Boy George, is a British musician, songwriter and DJ who rose to fame as the lead singer of the pop band Culture Club. He is also a solo artist and was the lead singer of the band Jesus Loves You. Boy George's music spans several genres, including pop, new wave, soul, soft rock, disco and reggae. Boy George grew up in Eltham, south-east London, and was part of the New Romantic movement which emerged in the late 1970s to early 1980s. His androgynous look and style of fashion was greatly inspired by the glam rock pioneers Marc Bolan and David Bowie. He briefly performed shows with the group Bow Wow Wow under the name Lieutenant Lush. After that tenure ended, he formed Culture Club with Roy Hay, Mikey Craig, and later Jon Moss. The band's first album, Kissing To Be Clever (1982), was a hit, with sales of approximately five million copies worldwide. The band's second album, Colour by Numbers (1983), has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. The group's hit singles included "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me", "Time (Clock of the Heart)", "Church of the Poison Mind", "Karma Chameleon" and "The War Song". Boy George was the lead singer of Jesus Loves You between 1989 and 1992, which produced the hits "Bow Down Mister" and "Generations of Love". He began his career as a DJ in the mid-1990s. Boy George commenced a solo career in 1987 and has 11 solo studio albums, five compilation albums and forty-eight singles. He has also released seven DJ albums, three EPs, and a soundtrack album. His solo hit songs include "Everything I Own", "Love Is Leaving" and "The Crying Game", from the soundtrack for the film The Crying Game. George has continued to perform with Culture Club, who have re-formed twice since initially parting ways in 1986. Outside of music, Boy George's other creative activities involve mixed media art, writing books, designing clothes and photography. He has also made several appearances in television, which include a fourth-season episode of The A-Team, the 22nd UK series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! in November 2022, eventually finishing in eighth place. He was featured on the song "Superstar" by Senhit, which represented San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 and finished fourteenth in the first semi-final. Boy George has received several awards as a solo artist and as a member of Culture Club. In 2001, he was voted 46th in a BBC poll of the 100 Greatest Britons. In 2015, Boy George received an Ivor Novello Award from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors for Outstanding Services to British Music.

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Quotes

“I'm not gay, and I'm not a transvestite.”

— London newspaper, 1984; At other times he has characterized himself as "bisexual", "very confused", "not confused", and "not really all that keen on sex".

“Hello, I'm Boy George, and you are watching RBTV. Come out of the closet, all you students - we want you!”

— RBTV (Rainier Beach High School TeleVision in Seattle), 1996 (youtube clip)

“Gay unions, what is that about? I haven't been invited to any ceremonies, and I wouldn't go anyway. The idea that gay people have to mimic what obviously doesn't work for straight people any more ... I think is a bit tragic. I am looking forward to gay divorces.”

— The London Evening Standard, 20 February 2006:

Quotes sourced from the Wikiquote article "Boy George", available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License.

Photos

Boy George by Dean Stockings

Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Vienna, Picture shows:Senhit and Boy George of San Marino

'Boy' George O'Dowd at the Pride festival, London 2012.

Boy George singing at The SSE Arena Wembley on 14 December 2016

Boy George Atlanta August 2018

One of Boy George's outfits on display at the Hard Rock Café, Hollywood in Universal City, California.

Boy George

Sydney’s biggest New Year’s Eve party: Jamiroquai, Culture Club and Pet Shop Boys, as well as Australia’s very own Guy Sebastian, Pseudo Echo and Lyndsey Ollard Sydney Resolution Concert Series is thrilled to announce Sydney’s biggest New Year’s Eve party, which will be staged at Sydney’s Glebe Island overlooking the iconic Sydney Harbour on Saturday December 31st 2011. The inaugural Sydney Resolution Concert Series will feature international superstars including Jamiroquai, Culture Club and Pet Shop Boys, as well as Australia’s very own Guy Sebastian, Pseudo Echo and Lyndsey Ollard. Sydney Resolution Concert Series is sure to be an unforgettable night of music and festivities, showcasing some of the biggest acts in the world against a backdrop that only Sydney can provide. With unobstructed, stunning views of the city and the fireworks display, there is no better place to be on New Year’s Eve than Glebe Island. See 2011 out with a bang with some of the world’s biggest classic and contemporary artists, playing all the songs you know and love. Sydney’s Glebe Island will turn into a ‘mini city’ for this very special event, with a custom-built venue providing the very best in entertainment and bars, an incredible on-site ‘village’ showcasing Sydney’s best local and international food, and a unique array of retail and market stalls. Sydney Resolution Concert Series will be the hottest ticket in town for New Year’s Eve! Please be advised that Sydney Resolution Concert Series is a licensed event – all patrons must be over 18 years of age. Glebe Island is situated on the beautiful Sydney Harbour. All patrons will arrive and depart by ferry or bus service from terminals and wharfs provided by Sydney Resolution Concert Series. Please note there is no parking at the event. Gates open at 2pm, entertainment commences at 4:00pm and all performances will conclude by 1:45am. Gates close at 3.00am Tickets go on sale at 9am on 28th November through Ticketmaster. Websites Sydney Resolution Concert Series - New Years Eve www.sydneyresolution.com/ Eva Rinaldi Photography www.evarinaldi.com Music News Australia www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Sydney’s biggest New Year’s Eve party: Jamiroquai, Culture Club and Pet Shop Boys, as well as Australia’s very own Guy Sebastian, Pseudo Echo and Lyndsey Ollard