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Raised in [[Castlemilk]], Glasgow, Bronski worked in his youth as a [[labourer]]. He lived in a flat in [[Brixton]], London, during the early formative period of [[Bronski Beat]] with his fellow musicians. Later on he [[Squatting|squatted]] with partner and bandmate [[Larry Steinbachek]] in [[Camberwell]], London.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jimmysomerville.de/history/steve_beginning_en.htm |title=The beginning of Bronski Beat| website=jimmysomerville.de}}</ref> Following the break up of the band he lived in [[Thailand]] for many years, as well as Paris, France, before returning to the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=5 March 2019|title=The Godfathers of Pop: Steve Bronski interview|url=https://www.classicpopmag.com/2019/03/the-godfathers-of-pop-steve-bronski-interview/|work=Classicpopmag.com|location= |access-date=10 December 2021}}</ref> |
Raised in [[Castlemilk]], Glasgow, Bronski worked in his youth as a [[labourer]]. He lived in a flat in [[Brixton]], London, during the early formative period of [[Bronski Beat]] with his fellow musicians. Later on he [[Squatting|squatted]] with partner and bandmate [[Larry Steinbachek]] in [[Camberwell]], London.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jimmysomerville.de/history/steve_beginning_en.htm |title=The beginning of Bronski Beat| website=jimmysomerville.de}}</ref> Following the break up of the band he lived in [[Thailand]] for many years, as well as Paris, France, before returning to the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite news |last= |first= |date=5 March 2019|title=The Godfathers of Pop: Steve Bronski interview|url=https://www.classicpopmag.com/2019/03/the-godfathers-of-pop-steve-bronski-interview/|work=Classicpopmag.com|location= |access-date=10 December 2021}}</ref> |
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In 2016, Larry Steinbachek died after a short battle with cancer. Bronski had a stroke in 2018 which limited his mobility. He died from [[smoke inhalation]] in a fire at his home in [[Soho]], London, on 7 December 2021, at the age of 61.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/dec/09/steve-bronski-co-founder-of-bronski-beat-has-died|title=Steve Bronski: co-founder of Bronski Beat dies aged 61|date=9 December 2021|website=The Guardian}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Weaver |first1=Matthew |title=Steve Bronski carer says musician died in Soho flat fire |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/dec/13/tributes-left-for-steve-bronski-outside-his-soho-flat |access-date=13 December 2021 |work=The Guardian |date=13 December 2021}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 05:58, 9 February 2024
Steve Bronski | |
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| Birth name | Steven William Forrest |
| Born | 7 February 1960[1] |
| Died | 7 December 2021 (aged 61) Soho, London, England |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboards, synthesizers, programming, piano, percussion, guitar, accordion, vocals |
Steven William Forrest (7 February 1960 – 7 December 2021) was a Scottish singer-songwriter, best known for his time as a member of synth pop band Bronski Beat, with Jimmy Somerville and Larry Steinbachek.[2][3]
Career
He was a co-founder and keyboard player of the group Bronski Beat, known for the singles "Smalltown Boy" and "Why?".[4] He was also an LGBTQ activist and was openly gay from an early age.[5]
Raised in Castlemilk, Glasgow, Bronski worked in his youth as a labourer. He lived in a flat in Brixton, London, during the early formative period of Bronski Beat with his fellow musicians. Later on he squatted with partner and bandmate Larry Steinbachek in Camberwell, London.[6] Following the break up of the band he lived in Thailand for many years, as well as Paris, France, before returning to the United Kingdom.[7]
In 2016, Larry Steinbachek died after a short battle with cancer. Bronski had a stroke in 2018 which limited his mobility. He died from smoke inhalation in a fire at his home in Soho, London, on 7 December 2021, at the age of 61.[8][9]
References
- ^ keyboardist Steve Bronski (born Steven William Forrest on February 7, 1960)
- ^ Snapes, Laura (9 December 2021). "Steve Bronski: co-founder of Bronski Beat dies aged 61". The Guardian. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ "Steve Bronski Dies: Cofounder Of Gay Pop Pioneers Bronski Beat Was 61". Yahoo! Entertainment. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Bronski Beat founder Steve Bronski dies at 61". BBC News. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ "Bronski Beat founder Steve Bronski Dead at 61". Advocate.com. 9 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ "The beginning of Bronski Beat". jimmysomerville.de.
- ^ "The Godfathers of Pop: Steve Bronski interview". Classicpopmag.com. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ "Steve Bronski: co-founder of Bronski Beat dies aged 61". The Guardian. 9 December 2021.
- ^ Weaver, Matthew (13 December 2021). "Steve Bronski carer says musician died in Soho flat fire". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
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