Steve Strange: the funeral video by Shapersofthe80s, 2015

BEST WATCHED AT FULL SCREEN. . . Grief was all too evident throughout the funeral in Wales on 12 March 2015 for Steve Strange, frontman of the 80s synthpop band Visage. Members of Spandau Ballet and Boy George were among the pall-bearers attending the service at All Saints Church, Porthcawl. Sax player Steve Norman and singer Boy George gave addresses.
Shapersofthe80s.com videoed the key moments and has assembled this commemorative report, “A Strangely Steve Farewell”. Alas, sound quality in the church was a little flaky! You can read the full text of both eulogies at Shapersofthe80s.com - wp.me/pE8aS-2V0
Also there, all on one website, is the tidal wave of tributes from the original Blitz Kids that have flooded in for Steve Strange since his death in February. Plus eye-witness reports from the 1980s, the New Romantic era of UK youth culture.
For a kaleidoscopic cult history of the Blitz Kids who led British street fashion visit Shapersofthe80s...
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[@danapidd6013]

The New Romantic era of music was the most magical time of my life. 💫

[@billybeetroot8595]

It was fucking disastrous

[@jipangoo]

You've got issues

[@jimmyriddles]

OMG I was in that era too and It was amazing, so glad, it does not seem so long ago mind you. I loved the music, the made up fashions and the posing and all that went with it... We are privileged to have lived in it. Best wishes..

[@predictiblethe]

Magical.

[@highgreen6452]

If you're going to be remembered for one song there's probably none better than Fade to Grey.. brilliant bit of music

[@geoffreyjonathanwilson5826]

Well said, that's a fact 😊

[@reneegiese6315]

Mind of a toy

[@JohnArchbell]

Six years gone now! 😢. What an innovator Steve was. I remember with pride dressing up as Steve Strange for a school fancy dress back in 1982. I walked into the school hall with Fade to Grey playing in the background and I felt so damn cool! Lol. I have my art teacher Miss Owen to thank for doing my make up! I miss him so much but his music lives on in my heart. God bless Steve. X

[@gearoidmacruari2292]

That’s great John ! Fair play to your art teacher as well! Fade to grey - oh my God, the one song to rule them all.

[@stevesullivan4704]

9 years now.

[@tobysmith4099]

This wonderful guy, wrote the soundtrack of my youth........RIP X

[@80snewwavemusic-synthpostp80]

That's beautiful what you said 😄🥲🖤🖤🖤 I love Visage, so I agree.

[@Moonbeam777-u2f]

Beautiful person in every way. His soul outshone the stars tonight 🙏❤ God bless you, my first pin up!

[@bingbong6768]

Time to close your mind and drift off to sleep on the journey of the night train. RIP Steve.

[@blaknblond]

its lovely to see some young people on here with some positive comments

[@mz3344]

I miss you Steve, living with you was to ignore boredom. You gave me some beautifull years and I SHALL ALLWAYS LOVE YOU. with you I lived a charmed life

[@antoniomunozaspizua4068]

Con 13 años moría de aburrimiento en un diminuto pueblo del norte de España y soñaba con colarme en un ferry y llegar a Londres y ser un Blitz kid y un dia tambien soñé que estaba en la cola y Steve me miraba, sonreia y me decia; Tu claro que entras!

[@debbiemccarthy3864]

A Beautiful Video...for a beautiful man ...RIP Steve x x x x

[@alanmacseoin7626]

Fade to Grey.... But never forgotten. First saw photos of him and the other Blitz Kids in one of the early issues of The Face Magazine back in the early 80's. That was a game changer for me with regards to fashion and attitude. RIP where ever you may be. 😉

[@namafarm]

George's poem for Steve was honest and heartfelt

[@silentnight3970]

Still missing Steve to this day. Rest in eternal peace.

[@farmyardflavours]

were you close to him ? I'm sorry for your loss. I loved visage

[@silentnight3970]

@@farmyardflavours No, just a loyal fan to the end. Still am.

[@farmyardflavours]

@@silentnight3970 me too. I listened to them today

[@silentnight3970]

@@farmyardflavours ​ They were good as were many 80s groups. I often watch this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i36zdGuHf6tpqas 2.17 is my favourite bit.

[@STILLDecibel]

Thank you very much for sharing. R.I.P Steve.You represented a great music era, an icon when i was in my teens. Farewell..XD

[@heidewindschuegl3853]

Visage was my first favorite Band...at that time I was to young...still listen to the Music. Thank you Steve you will be always in my heard....RIP.

[@Daisypetal100]

This is sad. He was young. I have all of his Visage music on my laptop. My heart goes out to him.

[@christinecoates9449]

Was his funeral in porthcawl, Bridgend wales, i meet him a few times in porthcawl he was a very kind and down to earth gent , will be greatly missed ,

[@MrGreenperil]

Had the pleasure to meet Steve at the woodbine club in newbridge. Definitely a trailblazer. R.I.P. steve🙏

[@markaudley-thewles5920]

Still frequently listen to Fade to Grey , and think , wow , this is so modern. Timeless music , that allows Steve , to still be here with us all .

[@philcluff8271]

Steve, you shaped my life in the 80's. Thank you!

[@TheGodParticle]

The first group I was really in to. Incredible front man. Shall always miss him.

[@elizabethstephenson440]

I loved Visage, life is far too short. 😢

[@michelledin2230]

Gone too soon, much love and respect. R.I.P Steve Strange. We miss you.

[@sharonjones7422]

this is sow sad l cant belive you have passed and you are from my own town and you are a legend rip steven god bless you. your songs will never fade away 😍😍😍

[@dannyrampling]

Very moving send off farewell fashion music icon .RIP

[@richardhennassey]

Thank you for posting. Sleep well Steve, I will miss you x

[@lanahoward2209]

Thanks for making me cry goddammit.

[@80snewwavemusic-synthpostp80]

Oh, hi Nina, my love 😄🖤🖤🖤

[@hArtyTruffle]

Never Fade to Grey, always lit ❤️

[@thebrideoffrankenstein2415]

He influenced me when i was like 13 yrs old. My dad would bring back all these cool pop culture mags from Scotland back to Canada. That was how i first seen Visage and his style blew me away. I remember copying his make up and going to high school like that. Sad to hear he died so young......the man was so ahead of his time.

[@vilhjalmrwt]

I look forward to seeing him in the resurrection

[@nicolavarva]

He was the most creative and a genius in his own way! Love you Steve! I'll never forget you!

[@admiralackbar9307]

I will never let your memory go Steve, in my heart your style, your music, your kindness will live on forever. xx

[@nettieb7918]

I loved that era, fade to grey was fantastic. A true iconic fashion artist RIP 🙏🏽

[@MrDravenLee]

Fade to grey. Amazing song. Rest in peace Steve.

[@danielplainsong227]

Sad day ... Mr. Strange I thank you for so many great memories from a great period of groundbreaking ideas and music. Timeless ....

[@redstar1223]

Vile heroin ruined him. Drugs are not cool. They destroy lives. There is nothing cool about lying in the street with a needle in your arm. A true innovater. A style icon. He could have done so much more. I hope the people who profited (they know who they are) from him hang their heads in shame. R.I.P x

[@vilhjalmrwt]

My nephew died from drug overdose and if I ever find who sold it to him......? Look out

[@flashdance5574]

@@vilhjalmrwt mine too blue eyes. Aged 27

[@alexisgomez3015]

*R.I.P The Queen Of New Romantic 1959-2015 :,(*

[@APolat-tz8tl]

Fade to Grey is probably my favorite song of all times. Over 40 years ago I was fascinated when I first heard it, still listen to it very often. Thank you Steve. Rip

[@billymcauliffe7855]

Rest well steve I'll miss the toasties and cuppers

[@SC-jh9qp]

If Steve Strange can pass away then we all can. A true immortal ❤️

[@rodwoods7624]

your music will live on R.I.P steve

[@rexel666]

He once invited me to his sister's house in Blackheath. He was a really nice person although, at the time, around 1992, he was snorting far too much cocaine.

[@del2591]

A very moving tribute to a very talented man; R.I.P Steve..... ✝️

[@manicstreetpreacher200]

It's a phenomenal song. For people to hear that track and think of you is such a nice tribute.

[@rtcharge]

One of a kind loved Visage rip Steve

[@mikeprobert9490]

Thank you for sharing this......RIP Steve.....a true inspiration x

[@classy_dweller]

May his great soul rest for ever soothed above in the Heavens.

[@christophebrachard7540]

thanks from Paris, RIP steeve

[@makhenaten]

So sorry I never made it from Australia all that time ago for your 50 th. Shine on 🌹

[@asianfacility5682]

He was care about future stars, live as a leader, was talented at all but why he was no so popular in a world only in UK star than Culture Club, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Sex Pistols

[@weezahras]

Miss you Steve. I know for sure you & Linda G are together. twma xxx

[@petes3008]

LEGEND RIP STEVE

[@sinord5288]

Think steve would have been very happy with that send off .

[@belalwhosayni5837]

I always listen to your songs , you give me a purple mood 🟪🟪🟪🟪🟪♀💜🤟

[@johnnagresko5137]

What a loss. RIP

[@sharonjones7422]

you are a welsh legand you are from my own town rip god bless you 😘😘😘😘

[@quinnrollen]

Didn't know he passed away. Farewell, Steve. Enjoy the ride!

[@swiftcee266]

Legend. RIP. Bagleys Crew

[@sandrahuber80s]

Love and miss you forever in my Heart

[@Cimbarius]

The 1st Visage Album is one of my favourite Albums. Rest in Peace - your Music and voice will remain in our hearts.

[@centellas07]

¡ESTOY CONMOCIONADA !!!!!.....No sabia que Steve había muerto!!!...Yo soy su fanática desde 1,982 , cuando tenía 15 años!!!...Aquí, en 1982, había una emisora de radio, que pasaba música new wave y new romantic, así fue como conocí su música y la de muchos otros genios de ese género . ¡Qué profunda pena me invade el corazón!!!...Ojalá que Dios lo tenga en su gloria!!!....¡Bendiciones para su alma, de una fanática desde Lima- Perú!!!

[@juliocesarcamachoesquivel2057]

El es el canto fade to gray?

[@juliocesarcamachoesquivel2057]

Sofía Liesel Centellas Rauch yo solo escuche fade to gray por el vídeo de animación artesanal llamado adaptaciones nostalgicas y jojos bizarre adventure

[@debblackmore7460]

Legends never die shine in heaven you always shined on earth our hearts forever diamonds are forever xxx

[@gilesmatthews7772]

Respects

[@debbiemccarthy3864]

4 years today ...GBNF :(

[@sjoannebrown9305]

for me the music died when he died he was my teenage/twenties years old-hood

[@chrishack6825]

New Romantic's are not so boring Mr Gary Numan as Steve proved. A great life celebrated. I'm sure Gary never meant it when he wrote Dance.

[@gearoidmacruari2292]

I was looking at that comment wondering what you meant then the lyric popped into my head!! Dance was a superb album - and of course I was a massive Visage fan as well!

[@chrishack6825]

@@gearoidmacruari2292 yeah, it took a while to get my head around Dance after Telekon but definitely one of his best to date.

[@benbim540]

travel well Steve. one of a kind

[@AEN.]

A genius

[@MrBounce01]

I wouldn't know but hope his later life wasn't caustic and bitter. Don't know why but I think it was. Such young talents don't take care of themselves. He was too young to die.

[@MsLisalala]

Fly high and shine on, Steve Strange, Dear Man. xx

[@Daisypetal100]

+lisa lala I love his music. I had absolutely no idea he died. What was the cause of death?

[@classy_dweller]

+lisa lala May his great Celtic soul rest for ever soothed high above in the Heavens...

[@Daisypetal100]

Krassimir de Slavonian I was shocked when I learned of his death. He was too young to die. It's quite sad.

[@Daisypetal100]

Krassimir Slavianski Did he die of a heart attack?

[@trevcella2162]

Sad really I bought the record it was the nuts back the we had more respect as we had to handle ourselves

[@fideliumcrux]

L'interprétation de Fade to grey est vraiment très belle : God bless u Steve

[@IanGettings]

Thank you for the video. I felt I could pay my respects to Steve, whose records were constantly being played as I grew up. I can remember searching independent record shops and newsagents in the early eighties for any details or rarities about Steve and his music.

[@noneya7297]

Fade to Grey RIL Steven ♥️🌺

[@jasonrushton5991]

Thank you, all, ALL... xx

[@trevorthompson7604]

A true legend rest well steve

[@kingjellybeans7823]

No the Damned don't cry

[@benbim540]

loved damned don't cry.

[@maxipazz8214]

How very sad that this great person left us too soon, the fade to gray film clip is still the greatest

[@kevinblaylock9883]

Thank you for the music. ❤

[@luciod8475]

HELLO STEVE

[@carolcollins4546]

Beautiful man x

[@АлексейЕремеев-з9т]

R. I. P. Steve 🙏

[@annagabrys1583]

I'm watching this video now and I'm crying. 😭😭I love Visage and new romantic music. Why do such wonderful and talented people leave so quickly? Fortunately, music stays forever... R.I.P

[@glenmanson985]

a true legend that made music in a way that cant be repeated. what a man.

[@hekakain4108]

Steve very nearly got turned away from the church, due to his conventional looking wooden overcoat.

[@xxpiggystardustxx4241]

rip steve

[@LFOVCF]

The biggest thank you!

[@simonesaltarelli8104]

Idolo assoluto della mia adolescenza, soprattutto con i Visage; l'ho adorato, l'ho imitato. La sua musica rimarrà nella storia.

[@eileenmontroy6665]

And no one has said We Fade To Grey?

[@eileenmontroy6665]

Gerry Smith Spoke too soon. I loved Steve Strange. Not because I fancied him. I loved the idea of the Blitz Club and his music.Favourite quote is 'And Boy George was working the coat check. Who the hell knew he could sing.'

[@djsandro59]

Putroppo se ne è andato un artista che ha fatto ballare e reso grande la musica degli anni 80', insieme ai suoi amici Spandau Ballet e Boy George con i Culture Club.Ancora adesso nei miei set non manca mai di suonare Fade to Grey, e la pista si riempe sempre!

[@Narcjus]

Comedy Genius.

[@deborahguido1459]

Truly magical man he was...

[@avybenfield508]

My mum was into the Blitz and Billy's club scene years ago and was a huge admirer of Steve Strange and the other beautiful people of the era. R.I.P to beauty.

[@ChromeLuxx]

Humble New Romantic courtiers without his majesty.

[@w.urlitzer1869]

Fade To Grey

[@peterpedant]

Freaks never grow old gracefully. Sad really.

[@spikesworth]

Style......

[@davidandrews190]

SADDEST DAY LOVE YOU 4EVER STEVE FROM DAVID 🌹💕💓

[@rossanabachiorri1106]

Thank you Steve 👏👏👏👏

[@luiginagalosi4744]

Steve 💙 .. good 🎤 👏 , imaginative 🎩👔💄💅 , original 👌 .. and charming 😍 💜💝 !

[@rossanabachiorri1106]

@@luiginagalosi4744 👏👏👏👍👍👍

[@boogieelaine]

Beautiful