Dead or Alive was a British synth-pop band from Liverpool that was active from 1980 to 2016, known for their flamboyant lead singer, Pete Burns. The band's most significant contribution to music history was their 1985 hit, "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)", which was a breakthrough success in the UK and the US. Their musical style incorporated elements of gothic rock, new wave, and dance-pop, distinguishing them within the 80s music scene. Burns' powerful, operatic vocals and androgynous image were signature elements of the band's identity and appeal.