![]() ![]() Sad to hear about the passing of Steve Broski, founding member of the British synth-pop trio Bronski Beat. A powerful and groundbreaking anthem from Bronski Beat. ![]() #RIP Steve and love you've ever sung or danced to 'Smalltown Boy' raise a glass to Steve Bronski tonight. I first saw them play at The Fridge above the gas showroom in Brixton in 1984. ![]() 'Sorry to hear that Steve Bronski, co-founder and keyboard player in Bronski Beat has died at the age of 61. Bronski's death follows the passing of bandmate Steinbachek, who died of cancer in 2016, aged 56.Debut album The Age Of Consent, released in 1984, was a direct reference to the contrasting legal ages for gay and straight sex in the United Kingdom before rereleasing tracks in 1994.Bronski, Somerville and Steinbachek were tireless campaigners on gay rights issues at a time when society was less accepting of homosexuality and reflected their messages in their music.They would enjoy a string of top 40 hits during the early years of that decade, among them I Feel Love and iconic gay anthem Smalltown Boy.The Scottish musician, who was born Steve Forrest in Glasgow, co-founded the 80s synth pop group with Somerville and Larry Steinbachek in 1983.Bronski Beat star Steve Bronski dies aged 61: Singer Jimmy Somerville reveals his bandmate - who co-founded the 80s band - has passed away as he pays tribute to 'a talented and very melodic man'
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