Boy George British singer Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Boy-George Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Boy-George Also known as: George Alan O’Dowd Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jun 20, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Original name: George Alan O’Dowd (Show more) Born: June 14, 1961, London, England (age 63) (Show more) Boy George (born June 14, 1961, London, England) is a British singer-songwriter, best known as the lead singer of the British new wave band Culture Club, which rose to fame in the early 1980s. Boy George, known for his androgynous appearance, with often flamboyant makeup and clothing, was a trailblazing icon of 1980s music and fashion. His voice and charisma defined Culture Club as the band produced multiple top 10 hits in the United Kingdom and in the United States, including “Do You Really Want to Hurt Me” (1982), “Time (Clock of the Heart)” (1982), and “Karma Chameleon” (1983). Born ...(100 of 938 words)

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