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Blancmange Co-Founder Stephen Luscombe Dies at 70

9/15/2025

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Stephen Luscombe, co-founder of the '80s synth-pop band Blancmange, passed away at 70, confirmed by bandmate Neil Arthur.
Luscombe faced health challenges, including an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which led to his exit from the band in 2011.
Tributes from fans and artists, including Boy George, highlighted his musical impact.
Blancmange achieved fame with hits like "Living on the Ceiling" and reformed in 2011 without Luscombe.
Born in Middlesex in 1954, Luscombe drew inspiration from artists like Brian Eno and Frank Zappa.

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Stephen Luscombe, co-founder of the '80s synth-pop band Blancmange, passed away at 70, confirmed by bandmate Neil Arthur.
Luscombe faced health challenges, including an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which led to his exit from the band in 2011.
Tributes from fans and artists, including Boy George, highlighted his musical impact.
Blancmange achieved fame with hits like "Living on the Ceiling" and reformed in 2011 without Luscombe.
Born in Middlesex in 1954, Luscombe drew inspiration from artists like Brian Eno and Frank Zappa.