George Alan O’Dowd, known professionally as Boy George, is an English singer, songwriter, DJ, fashion designer, mixed media artist, photographer, and record producer. He is the lead singer of the pop band Culture Club.
Why was Boy George on the A team?
Television shows have a long history of booking A-list musical guest stars to attract viewers and higher ratings. Although Miami Vice was the king of the cameo during the ’80s, the show wasn’t alone in seeking out top talent.
On Feb. 11, 1986, long-running action show The A-Team booked ’80s pop star Boy George to appear in an episode called “Cowboy George.”
The plot was music-focused: Faceman (Dirk Benedict) has hired the highly touted group Cowboy George and the Range Rats to play at a low-key venue called the Floor ‘Em. However, the musician who shows up is Boy George, who’s under the impression he’s playing the Arizona Forum.