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What was Pete Burns' role in Dead or Alive?

  • Lead vocalist and principal songwriter

  • Drummer

  • Bassist

  • Guitarist

Answer

Pete Burns was the lead vocalist and principal songwriter for the British pop group Dead or Alive. He was responsible for writing and singing some of the band's biggest hits, including "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" and "Brand New Lover." Burns' distinctive voice and flamboyant stage persona made him a standout figure in the 1980s pop scene.
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