Boy George, the "Culture Club" star who shocked the world with his flamboyant style, ruled the 80s music charts with hits like "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?" and "Karma Chameleon," but soon fell into drug addiction.
Boy George, the "Culture Club" star who shocked the world with his flamboyant style, ruled the 80s music charts with hits like "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?" and "Karma Chameleon," but soon fell into drug addiction.
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Celebrity Self-Imploders
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When musicians land big fame, there typically comes a moment of reinvention in which the "rock star" identity is born. This new persona often requires a new name, a way to differentiate between the private and public versions of themselves. Musical monikers take different forms, from the simple, last-name changes aimed at boosting celebrity appeal—like Steven Tyler—to the glamorized version of a childhood nickname—like Jay-Z. Musicians' nicknames and aliases tend to take on an identity all their own over time, often becoming as full of personality as the artists they represent.
Musical Monikers
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The 1980s were an important era in London marked by several significant social and historical events. On July 29, 1981 the United Kingdom saw the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. The new Princess of Wales soon became a cultural icon—noted for her patronage, charity work and refined sense of fashion. Another history maker, Margaret Thatcher, served as Britain's first female prime minister, soon establishing herself as the authoritative "Iron Lady." Biography.com looks at these powerful women and the many other figures of the '80s, who made their mark on the decade.
London Cultural Renaissance - Cultural Icons: 1980s
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