Pete Burns

Birth : 1959-08-05, Port Sunlight, Cheshire, England

Death : 2016-10-23

History

Pete Burns was an English singer-songwriter and television personality. He founded the pop band Dead or Alive in 1980, in which he was vocalist and songwriter, and which rose to mainstream success with their 1985 single "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)". He later rose to further celebrity status in the British media following his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother 4, in which he finished in fifth place. He appeared on further television reality shows, including as a presenter.

Profile

Movies

The Hit Factory: The Stock Aitken & Waterman Story

Documentary charting the success of Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman, the song-writing and record-producing trio who scored more than 100 top 40 hits in the 1980s and 90s, including a string of number ones, with acts including Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Rick Astley. Featuring contributions by Waterman, Simon Cowell, Sinitta, Pete Burns, Sonia, Steps and many more. Suranne Jones narrates.

Pete Burns - Unspun

A fly on the wall documentary following 80's pop star and acid tongued reality TV personality ,Pete Burns as he's released from prison. Electronically tagged and penniless, he is ordered by the courts to stay with an unknown obsessive fan responsible for bailing him out.

Dead Or Alive: Evolution - The Videos

Dead Or Alive's second "greatest hits" collection, after 1987's Rip It Up. This collection spans their musical history from their 1984 debut album, Sophisticated Boom Boom, to 2000's Fragile.

Dead or Alive Disco in Dream Live in Japan

This 1989 tour of Japan was part of a huge festival tour with Kylie MINOGUE and Sinitta. The October 6th date was recorded and broadcast on the NHK television network in Japan.

Dead or Alive: Rip it Up Live

Vocals

The ultimate Dead or Alive concert Extravaganza. filmed before sell-out crowds in Tokyo and Osaka. Non-stop stimulation from the masters of high energy!