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Bronski Beat
Formed in 1983, Bronski Beat was an English synthpop group founded by keyboard
players Steve Bronski (born Steve Forrest on February 7, 1960) and Larry
Steinbachek (born May 6, 1960) with vocalist Jimmy Somerville (born June 22,
1961). Bronski Beat combined synthpop with Hi-Energy dance music and created a
commercial pop sound topped with the unique falsetto vocals of Jimmy Somerville.
The trio caused controversy with their debut single “Smalltown Boy” (1984),
which detailed the struggles of a young gay man and homophobia. The song was a
hit single in the UK charts and sold extre...
