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Bros’ Matt Goss: “Teenagers don’t want to be sensible, and we were never that!”

Matt Goss (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Matt Goss (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Matt and his brother Luke formed the band Bros, had a No 1 hit in more than 40 countries and became one of the biggest acts of the late ‘80s.

Despite some high-profile disagreements they have just announced a reunion. Matt has been selling out his Las Vegas show for seven years and has a new single out called Gone Too Long.


Why has the reunion been so long coming?

We always said it would come from us, not from rumour or from journalists. We’re proud of what we did back then, but the time had to be of our choosing.

Are things good between you and your brother?

We’re in a really good place at the moment, thanks. Everything’s fine between us now.

Luke Goss (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images)
Luke Goss (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

How do you look back on the ’80s?

I’ve never felt anything but fondness for it. As teenagers we travelled the world and met royalty. They’re the best memories of my life.

Were you glad to get out of it eventually?

No, it was five-and-a-half years of meeting new people, going to new countries where everyone was glad to see us. We also put on spectacular shows because for us, less is less, not more. I’m proud of it all.

So no negative memories at all?

Well, the press wrote stuff we had no control over, bad stuff about our characters and there was no soap box big enough to set the record straight. I learned to say what’s on my mind and then not worry.

What memories do fans share with you?

I do a ‘meet and greet’ after my Vegas shows and they all talk about the ripped jeans and biker jackets we had, and how their parents disapproved. Teenagers don’t want to be sensible, and we were never that.

How is the Las Vegas show going? 

My Caesar’s Palace show is the highest-rated in Vegas right now because it’s exciting and sexy. It’s raucous, but sophisticated too.

Caesar's Palace (Getty)
Caesar’s Palace (Getty)

Do you get nervous on stage?

No, never, and I say that with all humility. I just go out and connect with people. It’s a reciprocal relationship, and I’m blessed to have such great audiences.

Why use the NHS choir at your solo Wembley show this month?

I was born in Lewisham Hospital and I wanted to show my absolute support and love for the NHS. I’m a huge fan of what they do for our country.

You have 24 hours left to live. How do you spend it?

I have no hesitation in knowing what I’d do. I’d spend the whole time making love and eating chocolate.


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