Naked Eyes Frontman Pete Byrne Dies at 74 in Los Angeles

Pete Byrne, frontman of the British new wave duo Naked Eyes, has died aged 74. The band announced his death on its website and social media channels on Wednesday.

Byrne died peacefully in Los Angeles on 14 September after a brief illness, according to the band's announcement.

Who was Pete Byrne?

Byrne led Naked Eyes, a British new wave group that reached US chart success repeatedly during the 1980s synth-pop era. As the duo's frontman, he was the voice behind a run of American hits.

The group's best-known songs in the US include:

• Their cover of "Always Something There to Remind Me"
• "Promises, Promises"
• Additional charting singles

The band confirmed the news with a statement posted on Wednesday, saying Byrne had passed away peacefully. The announcement specified both the date, 14 September, and the place of his death, Los Angeles, along with the cause as a brief illness.

Byrne was 74.

The band has not announced any further details beyond Wednesday's statement, which fans and colleagues have circulated across social media since the announcement.