Squeeze & Boy George

Schedule

Sat May 25 2024 at 03:11 am to 05:11 am

Location

City Parks Foundation SummerStage | New York, New York

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As one of the most traditional pop bands of the new wave, Squeeze provided one of the links between classic British guitar pop and post-punk. Inspired heavily by the Beatles and the Kinks, Squeeze were the vehicle for the songwriting of Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, who were hailed as the heirs to Lennon and McCartney's throne during their heyday in the early '80s. Unlike Lennon and McCartney, the partnership between Difford and Tilbrook was a genuine collaboration, with the former writing the lyrics and the latter providing the music. The early 1980s were filled with pop stars who seemed larger than life, but very few cut as indelible figure as Boy George. During the heyday of Culture Club -- which lasted from their first hit, "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me," in 1982 until 1984 -- Boy George deftly blended soulful authenticity with knowing artificiality, singing songs inspired by Motown while embracing androgyny. This sly wit was as evident on screen as it was on record, which is why Culture Club not onl
?️ Mark your calendar from May 25, 2024 to May 25, 2024 at City Parks Foundation SummerStage. Squeeze & Boy George is a celebration of passion, innovation, and community. Embrace the opportunity to explore the world of in a dynamic setting in New York, POP / ROCK. Don't miss out on this remarkable event ?.
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