While there were plenty of poofy-looking New Romantics populating the post-punk world, the idea of a genuine he-she frontman was still a bit novel and, truth be told, not entirely comfortable. The New York Dolls , it seems, did not exactly make the world safe for that kind of look. But once people got an earful of the melodic and soulful brand of pop George and his bandmates were putting out, especially the hit parade they racked up between , sound won out over sight, and the group was embraced from the music to the thick mascara on the singer's eyelids. Culture Club ranked right up there with the biggest of the early MTV era, with six Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot and a trio of platinum or better albums. Sadly, the reign did not last long as Culture Club succumbed to internal divisiveness and to George's substance issues. The good news, however, is that the troupe regrouped in , and while we're still waiting for a new album Culture Club has shown itself to be more potent live than ever -- and you know that nobody would revel in a second coming more than Boy George himself. Meanwhile, let's recall some past glories There's an air of schtick around the signature track from Culture Club's second album, Colour By Numbers , but in a winning way. It's buoyant, breezy demeanor defines a segment of early '80s pop, and even if it's worn out its welcome you'll find the chorus stuck in your head from the mere mention of the title. Fun fact: That harmonica part was played by Judd Lander, who was part of the '60s Merseybeat group the Hideaways.
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Culture Club is an English band that formed in London in They are considered one of the most representative and influential groups of the s. Led by singer and frontman Boy George, whose androgynous style of dressing caught the attention of the public and the media in the early s, the band have sold more than 50 million records [2] [3] including over 6 million BPI certified records sold in the UK [4] and over 7 million RIAA certified records sold in the US. Their second album, Colour by Numbers , sold more than 10 million copies worldwide. Culture Club's music combines British new wave and American soul and pop. It also includes some elements of Jamaican reggae and also other styles such as calypso , salsa , and with "Karma Chameleon", elements of country music.
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We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Few new wave groups were as popular as Culture Club. During the early '80s, the group racked up seven straight Top Ten hits in the U. Though their music was radio-ready, what brought the band stardom was Boy George , the group's charismatic, cross-dressing lead singer. George dressed in flamboyant dresses and wore heavy makeup, creating a disarmingly androgynous appearance that created a sensation on early MTV. George also had a biting wit and frequently came up with cutting quips that won Culture Club heavy media exposure in both America and Britain.
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