His music is often classified as blue-eyed soul, which is influenced by rhythm and blues and reggae. He was part of the British New Romantic movement which emerged in the late 1970s to the early 1980s.

George is known for his soulful voice and his androgynous appearance. At the height of the band's fame, during the 1980s, they recorded global hit songs such as ' Karma Chameleon', ' Do You Really Want to Hurt Me' and ' Time (Clock of the Heart)'. He is the lead singer of the pop band Culture Club. George Alan O'Dowd (born 14 June 1961), known professionally as Boy George, is an English singer, songwriter, DJ, fashion designer, photographer and record producer.