Steve Strange

Steve Strange

Deceased · Born: May 28, 1959 · Died: Feb 12, 2015

Personal Details

BornMay 28, 1959 Caerphilly, South Wales

Biography

Stephen John Harrington, professionally known as Steve Strange, was a Welsh singer born on May 28, 1959, who would later pass away on February 12, 2015. Prior to achieving fame, Strange spent the late 1970s as a nightclub host and promoter, laying the groundwork for his future success. However, it was his role as the leader of the new wave synth-pop group Visage that truly catapulted him to stardom, with the group's iconic single "Fade to Grey" becoming a defining moment in his career. Moreover, Strange was an instrumental figure in shaping the New Romantic movement of the early 1980s, cementing his status as a pioneering force in the music industry.

Career

1999
Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99
Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99 as (segment "Drowned World / Substitute for Love")
1980
Urban Cowboy
Urban Cowboy as Sam Strange