Boy George, a prominent figure of the 80s music scene, made a mark with hits that had an entire generation dancing. Starting in 1961, he found a passion for pop music, ultimately forming the group Culture Club in 1981. Their debut hit "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" gained international success. Boy George faced challenges, including drug addiction in 1985. He later pursued a solo career and continued creating music over the years, occasionally reuniting with Culture Club. In recent years, a biopic about Boy George's life was announced, promising to capture his vibrant journey through the music industry.
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**Boy George's Early Life and Music Career:**
1. Boy George was born on June 14, 1961.
2. In 1975, he developed an inclination for pop music.
3. He dropped out of school at the age of 16.
4. In 1981, Boy George reunited with Roy and Mike Wright and Jon Moss to create the group "Culture Club."
5. In 1982, they made their debut on the program "Top of the Pops" with the hit "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me."
6. In 1983, Boy George released his first album called "Kissing to Be Clever" with successful songs like "Time (Clock of the Heart)."
7. In 1984, their third album "Waking Up with the House on Fire" entered the number two position in the United States.
8. In 1985, Boy George admitted to his drug addiction, causing challenges for the band.
**Boy George's Solo Career:**
9. In 1985, Boy George began his solo career with the release of his first album.
10. In 1988, he internationally released the album "You Have Nerves" with songs like "Whisper."
11. In 1989, another album titled "Boyfriend" was released.
12. In 1990, Boy George started presenting the musical program "Power Station."
**Later Career Highlights:**
13. In 1991, he released the album "Mártir Mantras" and began to approach Buddhism.
14. In 1992, Boy George achieved success in the USA with the song "Try" and "Game."
15. In 1995, he released the rock album "Cheapness and Beauty."
**Culture Club Reunions:**
16. In 1998, Culture Club reunited for three performances.
17. In 1999, they released a new album titled "Don Mein Schiff Aido," which faced commercial failure.
**Later Years:**
18. In 2001, Boy George made a cameo in the Spanish film "Hay Love You Baby."
19. In 2002, he launched the collection "You Can't Never Be Straight" with unreleased songs.
20. In 2003, he experimented in electronics under the pseudonym "Swing."
**More Recent Career Highlights:**
21. In 2015, Boy George released songs as a DJ, including "Just Another One Bites Boy George."
22. In 2017, he became the new image of "Driver" and participated in Paris Fashion Week.
23. In 2018, Culture Club released their sixth studio album "Life."
24. In 2019, a biopic about Boy George was announced.
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