The First Time With... Series 32 - 3. Boy George

THE FIRST TIME WITH... SERIES 32 - 3. BOY GEORGE (320kbs-m4a/136mb/59mins)
BBC Radio 6 Music broadcast: 21st August 2024

6 Music's Matt Everitt presents in-depth, exclusive and revealing interviews with major artists revealing the pivotal moments and songs that shaped their lives and their careers.

'I didn’t even want to be in a band, I just wanted a boyfriend.'

There was a moment, in September 1982, when Boy George was arguably the most famous person in the country after his appearance on Top Of The Pops. He shares his memories of that moment, the London scene, the tabloid press, and shares anecdotes of hanging out with Lou Reed and David Bowie amongst others.

Music includes David Bowie, T-Rex, Melanie, and Lou Reed.

Culture Club - Church Of The Poison Mind [Disky]
David Bowie - The Man Who Sold The World [EMI]
Melanie - Alexander Beetle
T. Rex - Metal Guru [Cherry Red]
T. Rex - Planet Queen [Universal Music Group International]
Lou Reed - Vicious [RCA]
Peanuts Wilson - Cast Iron Arm [AudioSonic Music]
Culture Club - White Boy [Parlophone Catalogue]
Culture Club - I'm Afraid Of Me [Virgin]
Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me [Virgin]
Culture Club - Karma Chameleon [Columbia]
David Bowie - Dollar Days [Rhino]
Boy George - King Of Everything [Very Me]
Patti Smith - Free Money