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What happened to Bronski Beat?
Steve Bronski, part of the 1980s British synth-pop trio Bronski Beat, whose members were openly gay at a time when that was uncommon and whose early songs unabashedly addressed homophobia and other gay issues, died after a fire on Dec. 7 at his apartment building in the Soho section of London. He was 61.
Who was lead singer in Bronski Beat?
Jimmy Somerville
The initial line-up, which recorded the majority of the band’s hits, consisted of Jimmy Somerville (vocals), Steve Bronski (born Steven William Forrest, keyboards, percussion) and Larry Steinbachek (keyboards, percussion).
Is Steve Bronski alive?
December 7, 2021Steve Bronski / Date of death
Who were the members of the Communards?
Jimmy SomervilleRichard Coles
The Communards/Members
Has one of the Communards died?
Somerville, who left the group to form The Communards, paid tribute to his ex-bandmate today. He said: “Sad to hear Steve Bronski has died. He was a talented and a very melodic man. “Working with him on songs and the one song that changed our lives and touched so many other lives, was a fun and exciting time.
Who died out of the Communards?
Somerville eventually left to form pop group The Communards with Reverend Richard Coles. He was replaced by John Foster and later Jonathan Hellyer. Steinbachek died from cancer at the age of 56 in late 2016.
Who died today from Bronski Beat?
Steve Bronski, a founding member of the influential British synth-pop trio Bronski Beat, has died, a source close to the group has confirmed. The BBC reported his age as 61. No cause of death was given.
How old is Steve Bronski?
61 years (1960–2021)Steve Bronski / Age at death
Does Jimmy Somerville still perform?
Unfortunately there are no concert dates for Jimmy Somerville scheduled in 2022.
Why has Steve Bronski died?
In an interview with The Guardian Samuel said she had visited Bronski the day before the fire, and explained: “Because he had suffered a stroke, it was difficult for him to get up. He died from smoke inhalation”.
Has Steve Bronski died?
Where is Jimmy Somerville from?
Glasgow, United KingdomJimmy Somerville / Place of birth
Is Alison Moyet married?
David BallardAlison Moyet / Spouse
Moyet’s first marriage, to hairdresser and retired London firefighter Malcolm Lee, with whom she has a son, ended in divorce. Moyet has a daughter with former partner Kim McCarthy, and a daughter with her current husband David Ballard.
Do the Communards still tour?
Unfortunately there are no concert dates for Communards scheduled in 2022.