Out singer Boy George believes being
British is part of his appeal.
The 53-year-old Boy George recently
announced that he and the three other original members of Culture
Club – bassist Mikey Craig, guitarist Roy Hay and drummer Jon Moss
– will release new music next year.
In speaking to The
Desert Sun, Boy George credited his nationality as a factor
in the group's popularity in the United States.
“I think part of it was the fact that
I was from England,” he said. “You know, like, 'He's not one of
us. We didn't create it. We don't have to take responsibility for
it.' Perhaps, if Adam Lambert were British, he would have a
different impact. The Scissor Sisters are American, but they seemed
to do much better in England. I think, in a way, my British-ness is
a part of my appeal.”
On out British singer Sam Smith, Boy
George stated that he has a “beautiful voice” and is “an
incredible singer.”
(Related: Sam
Smith wants to be a role model for young gay men.)