Another of the stone benches in Plassey Place Eltham recognising famous people with an Eltham connection.
George O’Dowd was born in 1961 in Barnehurst Kent and grew up in Eltham until he left to pursue his musical career. Eventually, after a couple of bands, he helped form Culture Club who went onto produce a number of hit singles and albums. They disbanded in 1986 but had a brief reunions in 1988 and 2011.
On the split up of Culture Club he pursued a solo career, his career embracing many different avenues. He produced his first solo album in 1987 and a UK No 1 single. In the 1990s and he continued to produce albums on his own label ‘More Protein’ sometimes writing or performing under a pseudonym. He presented a weekly chat show on Power Station from 1990-91. In 2001 he published a cook book and in 2003 he appeared in the stage musical ‘Taboo’ and hosted a show on the LBC radio station. He continued to release his music along with appearing as a DJ and in 2016 he became a mentor on the TV series The Voice in the UK and in Australia. In 2022 he appeared in I’m a celebrity..get me out of here finishing 8th.
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