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“I was about 16 when punk started to happen. It was so exciting. You had a social depression going on in the U.K. There was a sanitation strike. London was really grim, gray. You had Margaret Thatcher coming in. It was a really revolutionary time.”

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British singer-songwriter known for his unique stage persona and musical style. Boy George rose to fame in the early 1980s with his role in the band Culture Club, which became famous for its fusion of rock, disco, and funk. His solo music career has also achieved significant success, including numerous music awards and global pop music hits. more

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