Reminiscing

Rip Steve Strange who passed away yesterday, his music was a huge influence on me growing up as was Boy George's, this collage is of a day in July 2009 when I actually met Steve Strange, I was performing on the Pride stage in Leicester Sq and so was he, I was so excited on the day and it was great to have my family there too, it was a really happy occasion.
He phoned me a few times after that and we talked about performing and how to deal with his nerves, I found it surreal, I said 'but you're Steve Strange' I was touched that he was so open with me. We talked about working together but we never did.
I've met Boy George a few times over the years and even did his backing vocals at the cafe de Paris but this was the only time I met Steve.
I've been feeling very nostalgic for my youth and the whole New Romantic period, I was in Brighton at the time and it was a fantastic time to be young, the music, the fashion, the clubs!
I feel very grateful to these pioneers who dared to be different and pushed the boundaries of creativity, they are an inspiration. Xxx
And look how young the boys are!!!
I should add that 'Uncle' Boy George taught the boys all the rude hand gestures! He sais 'Now boys, I'm going to show you something', he made a peace sign and said 'Peace' then he flipped the bird and said 'Peace off!'
the boys thought it was hilarious as you can see!