Steve Strange's Grave - Famous Graves - Visage

[@tanyaharrington642]

Thank you so much, I'm Steve's sister Tanya, we could of met for a coffee

[@UnusualThings1]

Ahh Tanya, I wish I would have known. I hope I did him and you proud x

[@carolineharry6605]

Ha, I said that too Tanya. Gutted we missed Paul’s visit. Glad I messaged you in tine to see the video Tanya. 😘 x

[@UnusualThings1]

Ill try and head that way in the future on my travels and I’ll stop for a coffee with you both 🙏

[@carolineharry6605]

@@UnusualThings1 that would be lovely. You’ll have a warm welcome. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 xx

[@adribroekhuizen8775]

Hi Tanya, what a lovely thing to say, maybe reschedule for another time. Your brother changed the music schene for thousands of us, and because he was so different and one of a kind, we got to experiment with and bring out our artistic side. He was such a beautiful soul and will never be forgotten X❤️

[@MandyLloyd210]

Fade to grey!! Quality tune.

[@clj6429]

Great item on Steve. I was born in 1970 and remember the early 80s fondly. Steve strange was such an iconic person from that era. My mum is also buried in the same grave yard as Steve.

[@gregorydenega7845]

I met Steve at the BBC he was a very nice man, may he rest in peace.

[@annagabrys1583]

I cried when I saw Steve’s grave. I love new romantic and Visage music. It's a pity that Steve is no longer among us. Rest in peace.

[@robert66186]

Like Hindley s victims

[@fordprefect80]

Fade To Grey, what a brilliant song and exceptional music video.

[@caz3895]

Fade to Grey is still brilliant and sends a shiver down my spine. What a lovely message from Steve's sister.

[@traciehyland1384]

Me to hun amazing 💕

[@carolineharry6605]

Fade to Grey was played at his funeral. It was an incredible send off. 💋

[@toddblanks]

I love ultravox and especially their earlier albums with john foxx on vocals. The 1980 visage debut album with fade to grey featuring midge ure is a complete classic.

[@miksmith41]

I think it always will be brilliant. It is something Steve created which is pure art and lives outside of time. Just class. That is why it still sounds just as fresh today.

[@sonnymonks2872]

me too

[@wiggygunner10]

80s is and still is best decade for music 💯🙏

[@debndavid]

Agree 100 per cent ❤

[@IGKMrNice1973]

Spot on mate couldn't agree💯 more and I'm a 70s lad 😃😄😁

[@harryseddon776]

Naa. 70s best decade gor music by far...

[@toddblanks]

@@harryseddon776 The 70's all the way from beginning to end never missed a beat for music. But i also love the 1980's for music. 80's bands moved things more forward into different sound textures due to the electronics with the synthesizer and programming which helped broaden horizons. The 70's is a very interesting decade for music. I think most people who prefer the 80's is because there was a lot of depression in previous times looking at ways to escape it through their own music. But most look back at the 70's stuff today and remind themselves that there was some amazing bands at the time who they were definitely influenced by. People like marc bolan, david bowie, roxy music, brian eno, the talking heads just to name a few, were massively influential.

[@pennymcneela7095]

@@toddblanks , I do believe Queen was influenced by Sweet, on some of their songs I hear Sweets singing techniques and lyrics scattered about. Sweet was one of the most underrated bands of the 70's but their music was fantastic.

[@carolineharry6605]

You pronounce Porthcawl spot on Paul. ❤ xx The wreath with the red ribbon was placed by me at Christmas. The flowers in the bunch on the right I placed on the anniversary of his passing. I do this on behalf of the fans. X ❤

[@UnusualThings1]

Ahh that’s lovely thanks for letting me know, hope I did him proud 🙏

[@sinead187]

Fade to grey NEVER gets old. Absolute 💯masterpiece. Rest in peace Steve🌷

[@brendanmccaighey5132]

Your right. It never gets old. Infact it's used today at clubs and it's Mixed. It's Brilliant.

[@elizabethmoini2902]

"Absolutely!!!"👍👍👍👍👍

[@melaniemason4049]

Best song Ever.. SADLY MISSED STEVE BUT YOUR LEGEND WILL LIVE ON AND NEVER.. EVER.. FADE TO GREY..R. I. P STEVE.. Your A🌟

[@anthonyellis987]

What a great message from Tanya Harrington. I remember when Steve appeared as himself in Ashes To Ashes. RIP Steve Strange. You'll never fade to grey.

[@robertrowell7271]

Fade to grey was a proper 80's new romantic tune!! Great song one of the best of the era, never gets old, classic track.

[@patcardiff2563]

I am Welsh you said it like a Welsh man thank you so much for visiting Steve’s grave xxxxxxxx. Xxxxxxxxx. 😊

[@dinkohrvat344]

Fade to Grey ...best song of the era ....captures the creativity of the 80s perfectly ......RIP.

[@KevinJones-ye3vw]

Fade to Grey . Was listening to that in the car on the way home from work today . Still as good now as it was then . God bless Steve ..... Thanks Paul for another fine tribute ....

[@Solley2010]

For me "Fade To Grey" was thee song of the 80's ..Happy memories for me of better times .. RIP Steve Strange

[@voice-from-the-past]

I was 14 when Steve shot to stardom with Fade To Grey. I was instantly hooked not only on the song, but on him and the beautiful girls who always performed with him. I lived in Germany at the time, and the song took the number one spot for a long time. I loved Steve's eccentricity, his clothes, his style. He was a fascinating man, and I know that he influenced my generation in a big way, which I will be forever grateful for. He gave so much to the music industry, and he ushered in the New Romantic Wave, which was so important to many of us back then. I was absolutely shocked back in 2015 when I heard he had passed away. There is a sad truth to the saying that the great people die young. Rest in peace, Steve.

[@Blaggard]

Beautiful stone. Love his music.

[@midnightmosesuk]

It's nice to see tributes on Steve's grave. May he never be forgotten.

[@TheTimmyH]

Loved Visage!...'Damned don't cry' was one of my favourites! great times great music. RIP Steve.

[@buzzabuzza3494]

When I first heard Fade to grey I thought wow!! and 40 years on I still think the same.I play it regularly because it’s a timeless classic thx Steve R.I.P.🙏🙏🙏

[@UnusualThings1]

Such an amazing tune

[@baz8405]

"Fade to Grey" will always be one of my favourite songs, I played this song in my car on my first date 30 years ago this month, with now my wife, pure classic and will never get bored listening to it, I will play the "Visage" album enroute to work tomorrow. "" RIP Steve Strange ""

[@stellarobinson3789]

My Teenage years where in the 1980s , and Steve Strange was My Favourite. Fade to Grey, and Damned dont Cry are Sureal , Beautiful, other Worldly Songs. Steves Music was the Best , by a long Shot in 1980s , it brought a Bang to the New Romantics. So glad we had him in are lifes. I just watched the Scissorhands, Children and need Show , what a Charming, Funny , and great worker Steve was , i see why Lee made him Manager , he made the Tv Show. Steve was So Funny , Extremely Charismatic, intelligent, great Conversationalist, incredible business man , and so Sweet and Kind.oh and a brilliant Performer. There will never be another Steve Strange. Sleep Sweetly dear Steve . ❤🌻🌠

[@VegasVampire2010]

As a kid I would sit alone listening to Visage. I never grew out of the new romantic movement, so would often be bullied when music and fashion moved on. I went to Steve’s 50th birthday party and a few of his events in the mid 2000s. I went alone to his funeral, a 500 mile round-trip. I stood in the rain for two hours waiting. I was interviewed by the Sun, newspaper, heart, radio, and local papers in Radio due to the way I was dressed. The BBC and Boy George tweeted pictures of the wreath I had sent with our picture on. I send a wreath every year to his sister for the grave. I am still so upset that I have never managed to get there myself, so thank you for posting this. Last tune, I represented and led the new romantic, 1980s section of the Queen’s platinum jubilee parade through London. I did it for him. I still cry every time I hear fade to Grey. He was such a pioneer and leader of the 80s music and fashion movement. I will never get over his loss and have a tattoo of the fade to Grey single cover on my arm.

[@UnusualThings1]

Thank you Jules, I’m sure you’ll get there one day to pay your respects. Thank you for your message and for watching.

[@northernlights8126]

He was hugely influential.What a lovely tribute to this talented man.

[@eisigesfeld]

I wish time would turn back again to experience all the beautiful music once more.

[@suemckenna2430]

What a lovely tidy cemetary , liked the way you walked up the middle and back , thanks to steve strange , spandau ballet became a great band. What a beautiful memorial to him .

[@lisachrimes7282]

I absolutely worship Steve music and visage remember the photons always treasured thanks for all the beautiful music and memory hugs and kisses 💋💋💋

[@shazza47]

I love 80s music 🎶 i was only young but grew up with such cool music.

[@anthonykay6301]

A great, informative video. I feel privileged to have known Steve for a number of years. I was an extra in the Ashes to Ashes filming you mention, as well as having attended the one off Blitz Revisited club night at the site of the old Blitz club with Rusty Egan, Princess Julia and Martin Kemp amongst others. For the past 27 years I have been involved in Electric Dreams club in London, which honours the New Romantics, Synth Pop and New Wave scenes. Steve even came along one night to visit us at Gossips which was an honour. Both Steve and Rusty gave us their very own stamp of approval for our club. (Rusty took up our offer to DJ on one occasion). Our club started by sheer coincidence at Gossips, Meard Street, Soho - the very same site where Billy's Club was, and where the New Romantic movement was founded. My experiences with Steve were always enjoyable and very memorable. I always look back with very fond memories of our time together, albeit as brief as it was, and very sadly cut short by his untimely death. I will never forget him and it always raises a smile when I hear Visage music played either at our club or elsewhere.

[@UnusualThings1]

Thanks for your comment 🙏

[@anthonykay6301]

​@@UnusualThings1 A pleasure. I was also looking at some of your other great videos with interest. For example, I was devastated by Melanie Appleby's death at such a young age. You are always welcome as our VIP at Electric Dreams (The Water Rats/The Cannick Tapps).

[@David-uf8ex]

Remember so vividly first time hearing fade to grey on the radio in 1980 I was cleaning the attic up . Had to go to the record shop and get a copy was a pioneering track and still holds up today RIP Steve x

[@kernow9324]

I thought Steve Strange was the coolest guy ever when I was growing up. I'm glad his grave looks like it's visited regularly. R.I.P. Steve Strange. Thanks Paul.

[@annemccrystal5384]

Aah stevie strange epic loved his music fade to grey made him popular so sad so young to have left us thanks paul great vedi👍👍👍👍

[@Emeralds1112]

Steve strange what a legand!!so very sad when he passed so young lovely tribute Paul thank you 😊 🙏

[@cerealkiller4248]

I'm typing this as I stand by Steve's headstone. It's a beautiful summer morning, there are Wrens singing all around on the tops of their voices, I'm sure Steve will be listening from the next part of his journey. Awesome guy

[@philipnunn1816]

Great video.............. Fade to Grey was one of the greatest singles of all time .... RIP Steve!

[@susanbriwn7702]

Looking forward to this. Fade to Grey a great tune from the 80s. My Happy year's.

[@exrfn]

How many people will go straight to utube & watch Visage "Fade to Grey" after watching Paul's video??!!...I certainly will,i remember the song when first released like yesterday.. Absolute classic tune... Thank's Paul...R.i.p Steve Strange...

[@crystaldance5731]

Beautiful gravestone didn’t think I kne much about him but when listening to his music I remember his music well took me back to the 80s well done Paul and thankyou 😊💕

[@geoffpoole483]

I've heard of Visage, heard of Steve Strange but didn't know he'd passed. I think his influence helped make the new romantic fashion styles attractive and available to ordinary people, a bit like the mods in the 1960s. He's left a proud and worthy legacy.

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

What a great sound back then, 80s is the best decade. Nice seeing a lovely kept grave too Paul.

[@UnusualThings1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick]

I was at Visage concerts in the early 80s.....he was brilliant. If anyone's seen the video for David Bowies Ashes to Ashes, Steve is one of the people in the video.....before he hit the big time.

[@brendanmccaighey5132]

I do have David Bowie Ashes to Ashes Vinyl 12inch version.

[@Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick]

@Brendan MCcaighey ahhhhh but unfortunately you'll not see him playing the vinyl lol

[@birgit4768]

Hi Paul, when I saw this video it kicked me back , Fade to Grey was my first single i have ever bought. I was a big fan of the new Romantik movement , now I’m 55 and still listen to that music. Thank you for another great video . Greetings from Germany 🙋‍♀️

[@UnusualThings1]

Rock on!

[@jacquim8907]

This was when men weren't scared of being out there. Superb track fade to grey fabulous era x

[@sue-boo]

Watched this live but had to watch it again as I was looking at the live chat and missed some of the scenery in the cemetery! How lovely to see the message from Steve's sister. Just shows how much respect you show Paul when the family compliment you.

[@ontherocks8712]

Very true.

[@ontherocks8712]

Paul total respect.I saw Steve at his peak and sadly when he wasnt.Still what a guy...

[@annethomas5780]

Thankyou so much loved Visage music also Steve Strange pn talent artist he always had different great style great man thankyou for all programs appreciated. Xx

[@amandab9962]

Thanks for the lovely tribute to an icon and he sounded a genuine person, loved fade to grey, would dance all night to the New Romantic music back in the fabulous 80s🥰🥰🥰

[@hazelsamuel4752]

You said porthcawl right Paul. Wish I knew you were here, would of come & said hi. I’m literally 10mins away in Bridgend. ❤ Steve Strange is an absolute legend ❤

[@bernierigby3496]

Hi boy good thanks 😇 🥰 😊 ☺️ 👍

[@jillwilliamson4825]

Fade to grey absolute awesome song 🎶 I've danced to that a few times over the years🕺thanks for another great vid Paul always done with respect

[@highbury1972]

Brilliant video and Tribute Paul. I grew up in Central London in The 70s/80s and Boy George & Marilyn lived opposite me in a squat. As a Young adult in the 90s I lived in Maida Vale and remember seeing Steve very frequently around there in the shops etc. I have absolute fond memories of These electronic new wave pioneers and absolute respect for them and their Music and what they stood for. They swept away the boring conservative side of Britain and bought colour,joy and style. Fade to Grey was an absolute banger track. Gorffwys mewn heddwch/Rest in Peace Steve ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿✝️

[@robertlawrence9714]

An iconic 80s legend! Sad when his passing was announced....

[@dawnnield8841]

Wow this is so cool his sister saw this lovely video you did him very proud what a legend thanks Steve 👌👌👌

[@adribroekhuizen8775]

I absolutely loved Steve, being a part of the New Romantic scene back in the day,, they were AMAZING times,, the music, clothes, make up,, never to be seen or experienced again...

[@Dianediana]

Mind of a toy, a truly spectacular song. Thought provoking lyrics, one of my favourites. RIP Steve x

[@TheRedroberts]

Great tribute, amongst all his hits “Mind of a toy” was my fav, but undoubtedly a massive pioneer for the beginning of the new romantic era, dearly missed 🌈

[@wendymudkins8208]

Love fade to grey great song Steve strange was a one of rest in peace Steve thank you Paul for doing steve

[@DaisyMiller-jl9td]

Love him..along with Bowie… I had no idea they were connected… a big loss and never forgotten.. I think I’ll pay a visit…I love the way they opted into another world…brilliant, Thankyou 🙏🏻

[@angelabaker1992]

The 80s was such a colourful decade. A bit wild but memorable. I was a student then and it is the music of that era I remember.

[@garygrimmett7945]

Another lovely tribute Paul.. visage were very good...I admired Steve strange because he just did what he wanted...still got visage album..not forgetting 'mind of a toy...-thats a brilliant song 👌 what a beautiful final resting place and the grave is wonderfully tended too...cheers again Paul..hammergazz 👍

[@louisespear2567]

Ah Steve strange , what a legend, can’t believe your in my home town . It was a big funeral with lots of musicians there from the new romantic era .

[@michaelcooper9493]

Fitting tribute as all your film are. Brilliant decade the 80's Fade to grey is and will always be an anthem, still as haunting as it was when I first heard it in the Limit club Sheffield .

[@lisaedwards931]

Fade to grey what a tune!!!!!rip Steve 🙏🏼❤️

[@andyg.9406]

Brilliant musician was Steve. His tunes were brilliant. Nice to see by his well kept grave that he hasn't been forgotten, Great headstone too. R.I.P SS. Thanx for this one Paul, Brilliant 👏.

[@leonstraatman1857]

As a Depeche mode fan for over 40 years,i have to say that Fade to grey is a complete anthem for the eighties.

[@bevguinea5005]

Thank you Paul for another respectful video.... I was lucky enough to meet Steve a few times in the 80s, he sometimes guest dj at a club in Southend, I have his autograph as well.... Top guy, really lovely, always chatted and had a giggle with us 🙏 x

[@teresaandrews7092]

Fade To Grey is my favourite 80s song, love it.

[@nygelmiller5293]

@@teresaandrews7092 and don't also forget Ultravox's VIENNA!

[@endlessstate3731]

Thank you for this! I’m a massive fan of the New Romantic movement and of course the great man himself.. ‘fade to grey’ has been requested at my own funeral by myself when the time comes..absolutely iconic tune! Sleep well Steve..RIP

[@basingstoke63]

Another fine tribute ,Paul , although I stopped buying records ..yes ,records in the late 1970's , so this was a bit of an education as well . I often heard fade to grey on many a NAFFI jukebox . So sad that he left the train of life a few stations too early . RIP ,Steve .

[@tommytornado501]

I was only thinking about you doing Steve Strange the other day, can't wait.

[@carolineglover873]

Thank you Paul I can’t wait to watch the video of Steve Strange. Loved Visage growing up listening to there music in the 80’s.

[@juliaboczko1938]

Thankyou Paul , I loved Steve’s music he was such a kind and unique artist. Another sad loss. Loved his artistic talent x

[@terencemeikle534]

What a deeply moving visit to the grave of this wonderful human being. I cannot remember anyone ever having had a bad word to say about him. God bless Steve Strange. ❤

[@paulalyus9237]

Steve Strange was a great eccentric, his smiley face was a breath of fresh air compared to the moody looks of the time 😊 The good old British weather makes us say ‘filled with rain like an English summer’ countless times every year. My kids know his music and say it as well. Thanks for showing us Steve’s final resting place x

[@marktaylor4910]

Hearing Fade to Grey took me back to my teens! Well done and RIP Steve!

[@poc329]

One of the most well kept celeb graves. Great headstone. Lovingly kept. Great era for music.

[@Stuo5353]

Another excellent summary and presentation of the life and sad passing of a true entertainer, thank you and will look forward to more in the future, perhaps international resting places such as John Lennon?

[@Lynsey1975]

80s legend,beautiful man & what a lovely headstone,thanks for showing this one x

[@sharoncarter4086]

Thanks Paul, loved his songs in the 80's. Nicely done!!! X

[@charleswilson9885]

Nice one, Paul brilliant tribute to Steve, a very talented guy, a legend

[@rodneybrook9555]

I really liked him because I was a massive new romantic fan and I dressed up like them as well ,and Evan bought my clothes from Carnaby Street in London ,but I was very influenced by ultravox and Steve strange as well as David Bowie and also Roxy music I have they music , from the 70s , I still am , it's such a shame Steve strange ended up this 😭😭🙏🙏 , l like him so much , makes me sad thinking of him and David as well , fade to gray was Evan written by midge ure as well Thank you ever so much Paul ,I really enjoyed today's program many Thanks always your dear friend Rodney Roger brook 😎🎸✌️❤️🇬🇧🙏🙏

[@JosetteSunset]

Nous deviendrons tous ’’gris’’ Merci pour l’hommage 🙏🏻

[@steveoprey7969]

Thanks Paul, great video and tribute to an 80s icon.

[@ChezB70]

Immediately transported back to the 80s! He definitely stood out...thank you, Paul. #SchoolMemories

[@coconutisland3634]

Twice in one weekend… this is such a treat 😍 x

[@UnusualThings1]

It was a long drive yesterday, so thought I would put it out 🙏

[@coconutisland3634]

@@UnusualThings1 ❤️ well it’s very much appreciated! And wow it’s that fresh ✨👌🏼 x

[@christopherdale7017]

Great video maker along with Steve strange and David Bowie were great,I remember seeing Steve strange on top of the Pop's in 1985.

[@jimmer1976]

Fade to grey is such an iconic song for me, takes me straight back to our old family home when I was a nipper, like yourself I was born in the 70’s and remember the early 80’s and seeing these new wave bands on top of the pops etc, I’m my opinion it was much better times in those days and better music! RIP Steve and thanks for your contribution to music 👍

[@80stimeagain]

I'm from Ohio. I'm 52 yrs old, so I grew up in the 80s. I miss the early 80s music. I miss Steve Strange. He was gorgeous and talented. Unfortunately I never saw him in concert. Never met him. God bless him. I bet he's doing something spectacular in Heaven right now. I hope to meet him one day. 🌌

[@stellarobinson3789]

Oh Yes, i saw Steve in 2002 at the Here and Now tour, in London , he was Epic , with his guy dancers. Was my Favourite Band of the Night , so Visual. Love his face of Artwork and Colour. 🌻❤️

[@CobwebCottage]

What a great video Paul - as always. I'll be singing 'Fade to Grey' for the rest of the evening. A classic which will never fade into the background. It comes around all the time, and it's still 'worthy' today as it was when it first came out. Steve's grave is so well tended and obviously lots of love going into that. I love the headstone with the picture of Steve on it. It's perfect! So sad that he left this life too soon. But he was obviously needed elsewhere for reasons we don't know about. Loved the video. Well done ~ Cobs.

[@barbm7175]

I'm Canadian and I have to say that I haven't heard of him before but still found this interesting...Thank you Paul

[@rickyb5499]

Thanks Paul, great video, respectfully done 👍 the New Romantic scene was not for me, however the late great Steve Strange was an 80’s icon and will be forever, also a talented guy. You could not think of the New Romantics, without Steve’s name coming first. The thing I like best, when I hear Visage, it takes me right back to the early 80’s, High School days, great memories and fantastic music 🎵. Steve played a massive part in creating that era. I hope he has found peace 🙏

[@555tg]

Wonderful Respectful tribute to Steve Strange .He was such a talented fascinating and brilliant performer . Its a tragedy we lost Steve at such a young age the world of music was a much better place with Steve in it .thank you for the music you left us .Forever RIP Steve ..

[@susanthomas5464]

A fellow Welsh person like myself ,I loved Steve . Way ahead of his time .A Lovely ,kind and funny person. Steve = Colled mawr .A huge loss . Caru ti a nos da . Love you and good night xxxx Thank you so much ,Paul xxxx

[@50sRockChick]

Loved Visage. Fade to Grey is one of my top 5 new romantic tunes. Steve was funny on that hairdressing programme. I didn’t realise it was 8 year since he passed. Time is flying. 😢

[@joeweston3252]

what an 80s icon very sad he passed so young steve was amazing what a beautiful headstone great tribute to him .

[@paula3124]

Shame about the spelling mistake on the stone though.

[@jamescunningham1973]

Hello Paul,that was a good one,70s,80s,90s were the best decades for music easily,they just seemed to be carefree,Steve Strange a massive part of peoples lives,as always,i found out things i didnt know about him,RIP Steve Strange

[@michaelhoggarth89]

Mrs H .. Hi Paul ... Steve Strange ...LEGEND .. Loved that song ... Fade to Grey...Thanks for remembering him...😉

[@gullsrus]

Thank you for another fab blog. I loved his music. I like the effort you put into this program. Thank you . His music lives on

[@martinbrettell4509]

I loved the 80s and loved visage music as well as synth pop thank u for a great video !!!