Peter Byrne, Naked Eyes Singer, Dies at 74
The artist, known for '80s hits like 'Always Something There to Remind Me,' died after a brief illness.
Peter Byrne, the singer for the acclaimed '80s New Wave and synth-pop duo Naked Eyes, has died at the age of 74. A statement on the group's official website announced that Byrne "died peacefully in Los Angeles on Monday" following "a brief illness."
Byrne, alongside keyboardist Rob Fisher, achieved fame with a string of hit songs, including the 1984 chart-topper "Promises, Promises" and their 1983 cover of "Always Something There to Remind Me." The band also had Top 40 success with "When the Lights Go Out" and "(What) In the Name of Love."
Fisher and Byrne formed Naked Eyes in 1982. Fisher died in 1999 at the age of 42.
After the release of Naked Eyes' second album in 1984, Byrne departed the band. He later released a solo album, "The Real Illusion," two years after Fisher's death. In 2007, Byrne released "Fumbling With the Covers," an album featuring covers and Naked Eyes hits. His final studio album, "Disguise the Limit," was released in 2021.
Beyond his work with Naked Eyes, Byrne contributed vocals to Stevie Wonder's 1985 hit "Part-Time Lover." He also engaged in songwriting for the Olsen twins and contributed to various film and television projects.
Byrne is survived by his three children, Merlin, Dylan, and Chloe, his siblings Eileen, Sandy, Carol, and Steve, and his ex-wife, Elana. A private service is planned for family. The family has suggested that fans support Byrne's music as a way to honor his memory.