Dead or Alive

Dead or Alive was a British band formed in 1980 and fronted by singer Pete Burns. They blended post-punk and new wave roots with synth-driven dance pop and hi-NRG influences, pairing glossy, club-oriented production with a flamboyant visual style centered on Burns. Their mid-1980s work included collaborations with the production team Stock Aitken Waterman, resulting in a polished, high-tempo pop sound aimed at dance floors.