Steve Bronski: co-founder of Bronski Beat dies aged 61

Bronski formed the trailblazing gay pop trio with Jimmy Somerville and Larry Steinbachek, which had hits in the 80s including Smalltown Boy

Steve Bronski, a founding member of the trailblazing British synth-pop trio Bronski Beat, has died, a source close to the group has confirmed. The BBC reported his age as 61. No cause of death was given.

His bandmate Jimmy Somerville described him as a talented and very melodic man".