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Steve Bronski, a key figure in the pioneering gay pop trio Bronski Beat, has passed away, confirmed by an associate of the band.
The BBC reported the news, though no cause of death was provided.
Bronski, whose real name was Steven Forrest, co-founded Bronski Beat with Jimmy Somerville and Larry Steinbachek in 1983.
The group was known for hits like 'Smalltown Boy' in the 80s.
They were openly gay and aimed to challenge the subdued representation of gay artists at the time, earning the description from America's Spin magazine as 'perhaps the first real gay group in the history of pop.
'Bronski grew up in Castlemilk, Glasgow, which he once referred to as 'the largest council housing scheme in Europe.
' He left home multiple times, taking on various jobs, including a stagehand, laborer, stock controller at Harrods, and playing bass in a country and western band.
He relocated to London in 1983.
In 1984, he expressed to Melody Maker his frustration over his family's refusal to acknowledge his sexuality.
Bronski Beat's debut performance at the Bell pub in autumn 1983 was met with enthusiasm, leading to six encores after their six-song set.
Bronski felt confident about the band's future, especially after hearing Somerville sing.
They declined an offer from Paul Morley to sign to his label ZTT, which wanted to market