Dead or Alive

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Formed:
1980, over 32 years ago.
Names:
Alternative names: The Glam. Also releases as: International Chrysis.
Snapshot:
A Group with 21 releases, and credited 3 times on others' music. 6 members.

Biography

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Dead or Alive, a New Wave/Dance band from Liverpool, found fame in the 1980s mainly due to their genderbending frontman Pete Burns. Their most succesful single "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" was #1 on the UK charts for three weeks and peaked the US charts at #11. However, Dead or Alive has scored many #1 hits in Japan including "Turn Around and Count 2 Ten" which was #1 for 17 weeks. They are also known for huge 80s dance hits "Brand New Lover", "My Heart Goes Bang", "In Too Deep", and "Come Home (With Me Baby)".

Pictures

Dead or Alive - Dead or Alive's It's Been Hours Now - EP

Dead or Alive's It's Been Hours Now - EP

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Genres

Disco, Dance,
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Discography

23 releases – 21 under their own name and 3 credits on others' music Edit

Members

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Pete Burns

Pete Burns

current & founder member

Steve Coy

current member
  • drummer, manager, producer, songwriter:
    • 1982-

Jason Alburey

current member
  • keyboards:
    • 1995-

Mike Percy

founder member
    • 1980-1989

Tim Lever

  • Bass player, writer and producer:
    • 1983-1989
Wayne Hussey

Wayne Hussey

    • 1982-1984

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