Bros

Bros

Infobox musical artist
Name = BROS


Img_capt = Bros twins Matt and Luke Goss
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Origin = England, UK
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Genre = Dance-pop
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Years_active = 1987—1992
Label = CBS (GBR, 1987-1994)
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Past_members = Matt Goss
Luke Goss
Craig Logan
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Bros (from the common abbreviation of the word 'brothers', and pronounced 'bross' ) were a British boy band active in the late 1980s and early 1990s, consisting of twin brothers Matt Goss and Luke Goss along with Craig Logan. They were managed by former Pet Shop Boys manager Tom Watkins. In fact the songs on the first album were written by their producer Nicky Graham working under the name "The Brothers" to give the impression that the Goss brothers were the actual writers of the early hits. The Goss brothers took over composing duties thereafter.

History

Their first single, "I Owe You Nothing", was released in 1987 on CBS. The second, "When Will I Be Famous?" reached number two in the United Kingdom. Their first album, "Push", was released in 1988.

The group achieved a total of 11 top 40 singles and three Top 20 albums in the United Kingdom, making them one of the biggest acts in British music between 1988 and 1992. They reached number one when "I Owe You Nothing" was reissued in 1988. They continued having hits throughout the late '80s, including "Cat Among Pigeons", a UK #2 single in 1989 and "Chocolate Box", which made #9 on the chart in fall '89.

Logan left the band in 1989, and the Goss brothers continued touring. A second album, "The Time" was released in 1989 followed by "Changing Faces" in 1991 before the band split in 1992.

Matt Goss started his solo career in 1995 and has enjoyed more chart success. He recorded a duet "This Pain" with long time friend Denise Pearson of Five Star in 1997, although the song never saw commercial release. He was one of the chefs on Gordon Ramsay's "Hells Kitchen" (ITV). Luke Goss appeared in West End musicals throughout the 1990s and has also appeared in several movies since 2000, including "Blade II", "The Man", and "". He also recorded several singles, including "Sweeter Than The Midnight Rain" with his 'Band Of Thieves', and was briefly signed to One Little Indian records.

After his stint with the group, Craig Logan worked as a producer for Kim Appleby before going on to work as a sales rep for EMI records and then a manager to P!nk. In 2006, he was put in charge of Sony BMG's RCA Label Group (UK).

Matt Goss now lives in Los Angeles, and has a new album coming out in 2008.

Reformation

On 1 July 2008, BBC Radio 1 DJ Jo Whiley officially announced that Matt Goss had spoken to the other members of the band and in principle they had agreed to reform [ [http://www.nme.com/news/bros/37777 Bros planning to reform and tour | News | NME.COM ] ] .

Trivia

Craig Logan was briefly engaged to Dannii Minogue.

Musician Scott Davidson, who played keyboard for Bros went on to become Chairman of Bristol City Football Club

Music industry stalwart Rob Ferguson acted as personal manager to both Matt & Luke at various times he currently manages cult 'goth rockers' Fields of the Nephilim, amongst others as well as owning Transcend Media Group.

Discography

Singles

Albums

* 1988 "Push" (UK #2, SUI #3, AUS #4, NOR #6, GER #6, AUT #14, SWE #29)
* 1989 "The Time" (UK #4, GER #34, SWE #42, AUS #34)
* 1991 "Changing Faces" (UK #18)
* 2004 "The Best of Bros" (UK #128)

External links

* [http://www.mattgossofficial.com/ Matt goss Official Website]
* [http://www.mattgoss.biz/ Matt Goss 2008]
* [http://www.geocities.com/brosgal/ Bros are the Boogie: The UnOfficial Bros Website]
* [http://www.livevideo.com/video/FBB91C0943BD460180352BE31DEE3A9B/bros-when-will-i-be-famous-na.aspx When Will I Be Famous? 2008 remix]

References


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