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Boy George Then & Now Photos: The Culture Club Rocker From His Young Years to Today

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June 14, 2023 12:15PM EDT
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Boy George is in a league of his own! Celebrate his birthday with a look at his life in photos from when he was young to today.

Boy George (born George Alan O’Dowd on June 14, 1961 in Bexley, Kent, England) is an English singer-songwriter, fashion designer, and musician.

He rose to fame in the 80s as the frontman of the band Culture Club. They were international superstars with hits like ‘Karma Chameleon’, ‘Do You Really Want to Hurt Me’ and ‘Time (Clock of the Heart)’. Known for his soulful voice and his androgynous appearance, Boy George’s creative influences ranged from R&B to David Bowie to T-Rex. He was the lead singer of Jesus Loves You between 1989 and 1992.

Want to see more photos of Boy George through the years? Look no further than our gallery here!

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Boy George: Photos

Boy George: Photos
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Here, the Culture Club frontman poses in the 80s. His hair was in long braids and he had on some eyeshadow and arched brows.

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Boy George In 1983

Boy George In 1983
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Boy George takes the stage during a London Culture Club concert on Mar. 31, 1983. He had on his signature hat and tons of braids.

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Culture Club In 1982

Culture Club In 1982
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Join the club! Boy George and his fellow Culture Clubbers pose in 1982. Along with Boy George, the group’s core members are Roy Hay (guitar and keyboards) and Mikey Craig (bass guitar).

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Boy George In The 80s

Boy George In The 80s
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Boy George looks fierce in this shot from the 1980s. His makeup had plenty of people talking at a time when androgynous fashion was far from a trend.

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Boy George In 1990

Boy George In 1990
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After Culture Club disbanded in 1996 Boy George joined Jesus Loves You. He’s seen on the set of their video ‘Bow Down Mister’ in 1990 here.

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Boy George At The 1996 GLAAD Awards

Boy George At The 1996 GLAAD Awards
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Boy George shows off his trophy from the 1996 GLAAD Awards. His blue eyeshadow, olive hat and leopard scarf all came together for a bold look.

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Boy George In 1999

Boy George In 1999
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What’s that? Boy George gets the crowd going at the Capital FM Party in the Park in Aid of the Prince’s Trust in London’s Hyde Park on Jun. 3, 1999. His polka dot hat was delightful.

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Boy George In 2004

Boy George In 2004
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Boy George goes for an avant-garde makeup look for the launch of his MAC Viva Glam V lipstick on Feb. 11, 2004. Known for his wild makeup looks, it was the perfect partnership.

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Boy George In 2006

Boy George In 2006
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Boy George looks stylish in a sparkling suit at the 2006 Brit Awards on Feb. 15 at Earl’s Court in London. His red hat played off the purple, teal, and black gems on his jacket. He also carried a practical satchel.

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Boy George On ‘Friday Night with Jonathan Ross’ In 2009

Boy George On ‘Friday Night with Jonathan Ross’ In 2009
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Boy George stops by ‘Friday Night with Jonathan Ross’ on Oct. 22, 2009. He came clean about a recent stint in jail, telling the host, ‘In a way I had it coming, it wasn’t that big a surprise to me. I expected it to happen. The first 48 hours were a shock. I watched Obama’s inauguration in Pentonville. It was four months to be with myself.’

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Boy George In 2022

Boy George In 2022
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Boy George stands next to the toilet seat he designed at the launch of WaterAid’s Best Seat in the House exhibition at the Oxo Gallery in London on Feb. 3, 2022. He wore plaid pants and a blue hat.

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Boy George On ‘This Morning’ 2022

Boy George On ‘This Morning’ 2022
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Boy George dons a snazzy look during an appearance on the UK’s ‘This Morning’ on May 3, 2022. His patchy leather pants, long, tunic, and gold hat all stood out on their own.

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