Peter Jozzeppi Burns 5 August β 23 October was an English singer, songwriter and television personality who formed the band Dead or Alive in during the new wave era and was the band's lead vocalist and principal songwriter. Their second album, Youthquake , brought Burns and the band international recognition, largely due to the success of the lead single, " You Spin Me Round Like a Record " which reached No.
The band's third album, Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know , was released in , scoring several further hit singles including " Brand New Lover " which peaked at No.
He also achieved greater superstar status in the region than both Michael Jackson and Madonna. Burns continued to achieve celebrity status in the British media following his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother 4 , in which he received attention for his verbal tirades against housemates Jodie Marsh and Traci Bingham.
He finished in fifth place on the finale, receiving Burns was noted for his deep baritone voice along with his flamboyant dress style, eyepatch , and androgynous gender bender appearance. Though he avoided labelling himself, Burns has been recognised as a gay icon and an individual who helped bring gay music into mainstream popularity.
Burns was born the youngest of two children on 5 August , in Port Sunlight, Wirral. Until he was 5, Burns spoke only German which resulted in local children spending days outside his house shouting " Heil Hitler ". Burns stated that he inherited his love of fashion from his mother: "She'd do five costume changes a day and had a real thing about make-up.
