It is with great sadness that I have learned that Pete Burns of (Dead Or Alive) passed away yesterday of a massive cardiac arrest at age 57. Pete and his music have been such a big part of my life and the culture of 80s music. He was a special star and a true visionary. He will be missed so very much. Rest in peace dear Pete.
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Thank you for taking the time to upload all the Pete Burns/Steve Coy/DOA files, as well as everything else!
so so sad news, rest in peace beloved Pete, DOA fan forever
I was doing a small peek at my FB page when I realised this sad new on cEvin Key’s page last Sunday. He was a musical hero, a very talented man. Rest In Peace, dear Pete. We love you and your musical heritage. You’ll be in our hearts forever.
so gutted …..
Goodbye Pete 🙁
I thought you might want to see this Paul:
John Taylor (Duran Duran) Talks About Dead Or Alive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDxdlJZY3rE
One of Pete’s last interviews has just just been published on another site/blog I frequent. You can find it at: http://www.superdeluxeedition.com/interview/pete-burns-tribute-the-last-interview/
Thank you, Paul, not only for this tribute but for sharing the rarer corners of Pete’s legacy all these years. If you’re able to listen, I’ll be devoting the first hour of my monthly Classic Club Special to Pete, mostly Dead or Alive of course but I do plan to work in a Nightmares in Wax nugget. As a good deal of the source material was made possible by BTG, I felt it only fair to give you a heads-up. (You’ll also get a shout during the broadcast…if this volunteer DJ can’t afford to donate right now, he can at… Read more »
Try as I might, I still can’t get my head around the passing of Pete Burns. I keep thinking of you Paul because I know he was an important person and artist in your life. I am really devastated over the loss of Pete also. It’s also because, with the Dead Or Alive box set coming out, I was hoping that it would be the springboard for Pete to revitalize his career as a musician and work on new music. He and the band were much more than “You Spin Me Round” and I always heralded Pete and that mighty,… Read more »
so so sad
Pete we’ll miss yo!!!
surely the Freak Unique
R.I.P.
Such a shock and such terrible news.
He was certainly a unique figure which will make him very much missed.
I’m glad he was able to put together his mammoth 17 disc box set will will serve as his legacy.
I may not have been a fan but I certainly respected him for his talent and creativity.
RIP 🙁
Whaaaaaat?! Oh no. Just learned of his death this minute when I opened BTG (at 7.38 am local time).
A massive loss for all music lovers. Petey, we will always cherish you and your fabulous music. One of a kind 🙁
I saw the news of his death this morning and was just in total shock as you and everyone on here. Pete Burns aka Dead or Alive has been influential in my music taste and I want to echo the same sentiments, that DoA’s music was definitely a shining beacon growing in a country that thought that being different is something to be ashamed about.
Pete Burns, unrestrained and unapologetic. May you rest in peace and keep spinning them round like a record.
There will never be another like Pete Burns. Pete didn’t just break the mould — he shattered reality, pissed on expectations, blazed his own trail and created music that endures and imagery that continues to inspire. Style icon. True artist. Scary bitch. Legend. Freak. Not just a celebrity but a special STAR. And he was a glorious vocalist! When I was growing up and dreaming of being a pop star, my wish was that I might learn to sing like Pete Burns (and look like Terence Trent D’Arby — but never mind that!). I am so very devastated. The hits,… Read more »
Wow, wow….what an unexpected shame! A truly unique individual. It is a pity he didn’t d not get to enjoy the career resurgance that would have inevitably followed the release of the forthcoming boxed set. So many greats lost this year. RIP Pete Burns.
Terrible news. Pete came into my life as my love affair with music was peaking. I’d been smitten for over a year with Prince thanks to Purple Rain and was still coming to grips with the new romantics storming out of the UK when You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) exploded into my life. It was THE song of 1985. And growing up in a small town where they played both kinds of music (country AND western), to blare out the jangly electro beats of Dead or Alive was like a shining beacon saying “Come on people, I don’t… Read more »
Can’t stop crying since yesterday. A Big part of me has gone
Totally in shock here. Was just arriving from work. Deeply sadden. There will never be another one. I hope he finally found the peace he has been seeking! Truly a special star!
Got home late today and saw the news in my email update for the blog. Took my breath away for a moment. Just yesterday was looking at the big box and thinking how much really great music Pete created. DOA was there at the start of my DJ life in 1985, and was one of the few groups that stayed with me into the present. The voice was one of a kind, and he knew how to put on a show, a true performer. Will be greatly missed.
Such a great shock!!!
Thank You For The Music, Pete!
When I heard the news I immediately thought of you and my ex. Such a shock. Thanks for all DOA and Pete Burns you have shared over the years. Big Daddy Of The Rhythm is in Heaven.
Oh, gosh… what a year. RIP PB.
Wow, the showbiz Grim Reaper has been particularly active this year. So sad that Pete Burns has now been taken from us. The forthcoming box set, although not intended as such, will hopefully prove to be a fitting tribute and epitaph to a unique character in pop music.
I was surprised and saddened. We’re the same age and when Dead or Alive first came on the US dance music scene it was a breath of fresh air.
Sad news, as I-ve heard about Brian May’s illness.
There are no good times for pop and rock music. 🙁
so sad news Paul. We’ll miss so much 🙁
R.I.P Pete Burns
I remember when he was on the UK’s Celebrity Big Brother’s “bit on the side” just this February this year.
So many talented people have gone this year!
im very sad for this terible news for pete burns died and now the box set for dead or alive for this friday is make me happy but very sad at the same time star is born in 1959 and now star sine in the sky i love you for the music the man for great talent rest in peace.
So sad… so sad…
Can we safely say that 2016 has absolutely s u c k e d for music fans?
Yes! RIP Pete
Sorry pressed the wrong button too early.
Once again this year i was made aware of a death by the gasp and the “Oh no” from my partner as she finds yet another death via Twitter. I now automatically tense up when i hear, gasp, oh no, sort of a pavlov’s dog thing going off.
Such sad news, a great talent and a unique man.
RIP Pete xxx
Sad News – always loved his attitude.
Very sad to hear of Pete’s departure. DOA certainly help to define the music of the eighties with “You Spin me Round” heralding the start of the Stock, Aitken and Waterman (PWL) collaboration. RIP you very talented man.
I am very saddened by this. He was an inspiration and a very talented artist. You Spin me Round, was easily on the the greatest dance tracks in history! (…and will forever be to this day!)
Shocking! I cannot believe it. Here we were all planning the arrival for the DOA boxset and now this!!
Sadly the boxset is supposed to be a limited edition and I would grab one now before scalpers charge over 500 dollars for a copy.
I just did. On AmazonUk it’s the best price if you live in the US because you get a tax refund. I think i may have grabbed the last the bunch, because now the cd/dvd set is sold out! My total came to $120 approx.
Limited edition ? Tax refund? Someone died. Weird world we live in.
Very sad new RIP Pete Burns
Sad, sad news. 🙁 Such a one off, entertaining in every way. RIP Pete. xx
Just learnt of his death some minutes ago from VISAGE’s facebook account.
D.O.A. R.I.P.!
Strange coincidence that we’ll see the release of the DEAD OR ALIVE box set this week …
Yes. I find it very strange indeed.
Maybe Pete knew the end was coming. Some people do get a certain feeling when the end is near. As I nurse I have had seemingly healthy people tell me they are gonna die in a week and then they do.