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Matt Goss claims Luke Goss was 'jealous' of him as he was lead singer of Bros
Matt Goss claims Luke Goss was 'jealous' of him as he was lead singer of Bros Matt Goss believes his twin brother Luke 'resented' him for being the lead singer of Bros Matt Goss and Luke Goss in Bros (Image: BANG Showbiz ) Matt Goss says he believes that his brother Luke "resented" him for being the lead vocalist of their band Bros. The 56 year-old twins, who rose to fame alongside school friend Craig Logan in 1986, faced band tensions leading to their eventual split six years later with Matt feeling a hidden tension from drummer Luke over not being in the limelight. Speaking to Loaded magazine Matt admitted: "I felt like there's always been that underlying resentment from my brother as I was the singer." Reflecting on the past the When Will I Be Famous? star now thinks the group made a premature decision to disband. "In hindsight I don't think we should have split the band – it was a mistake. "Any bands listening to this – don't break up." Matt suggested an alternative instead, adding: "Just take a break. It's much healthier." After Bros disbanded Matt was taken aback by the separation but went on to achieve success in America including an 11-year engagement performing in Las Vegas hotels and casinos. Despite the thrill of playing to full stadiums with Bros Matt holds his Vegas performances in the highest regard as they offered not only fame but invaluable learning experiences. Article continues below He said: "I think Vegas trumps most things I've done in my life – the billboards, the people, the A-listers who come and see you. "I did four shows a week for 11 years. Vegas was the closest I've ever come to getting a proper job and I learned more there than anywhere else. "It taught me composure, that I had more time than I thought to communicate with my audience – you can just stop and chat. "It taught me so much about the energy of an audience. You've got to check your ego at the door – you're their night out. "What a privileged position that is." Despite Matt and Luke no longer being on speaking terms they reunited without Craig in 2017 for a 30th anniversary show at London's O2 Arena with their preparations featured in documentary Bros: After the Screaming Stops. And although the film showcased disputes between the twins and some unintentionally humorous comments from Matt – such as declaring he had "made a conscious decision, because of Stevie Wonder, to not be superstitious" – the singer is very "proud" of it due to its authenticity. He said: "I feel very proud of the documentary. It's honest. There's no fluff in it. It's not an: 'Aren't we great?' documentary. It's f****** real. "We have problems, you know, we're dysfunctional. That Stevie Wonder comment – I can see the comedic side of it. Article continues below "But as I always say, I stand by those words – I read the lyrics when I was a kid. "In those days the lyrics and the liner notes were like a religion to us."
Daily Mirror
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Matt Goss and his brother's 'volatile' bond now in 'complete estrangement'
Matt Goss and his twin brother Luke Goss rose to fame decades ago in the band Bros, but the siblings have experienced a rocky relationship in the years since their debut There was a time when twin brothers Luke and Matt Goss, both 56, were on top of the world, with their band Bros catapulting them into the spotlight in the 1980s. The pair took on the charts and together with their bandmate Craig Logan spawned three albums that made the Top 20 charts, racking up 11 hit singles. But eventually the pressures of their rise to fame caused things between the brothers to sour. In 2024, Matt admitted that after years of feuding, he is now "completely estranged" from his twin brother and that their relationship has been pretty "volatile". The breakdown of Matt and Luke's relationship shares some similarities to Oasis legends Noel and Liam Gallagher, who also spent many years at odds with each other - although the Britpop icons have recently seemingly put their conflict to bed, and Oasis has reunited after a long 16-year split. Director David Souter - who worked with the brothers on a 2018 documentary about their relationship, titled Bros: After the Screaming Stops - has said that in his view, it was the fame itself that caused much of the animosity between them. "They struggled with each other," he said. "You see that in the film. There is a lot of history between them. "Matt as a frontman and Luke being the drummer. It created issues, certainly. Luke always felt that he was behind him, and especially as the older brother," the filmmaker said, per The Express. Matt himself has said that he isn't keen on getting too in-depth on his estrangement with his brother "out of respect" for his sibling. But he has admitted that, whilst on some levels he would love to still be in the When Will I Be Famous? group with Luke, he must protect his mental health, as reported by Bang Showbiz. He pinned some of the issues on the fame the pair reached during their time in the band, saying in 2018, "unfortunately the collateral damage of Bros was that the blast area was quite broad. We had to pick ourselves up and figure out where the pieces were. "By the time that had happened half a decade had gone and that's half a decade we won't get back". In a candid interview last year, he told the Guardian newspaper: "I don't want to go into detail, but I also don't want to lie any more. We are completely estranged." The star further noted that when someone does their "best" that is "enough," adding that he has done his "best". Matt also said he would love to sit down for a pint with his brother and for them to meet each other's partners. "But I'm not going to make myself unwell," he added. Stating that people have a "finite amount of time" on the planet, the singer shared his desire to be around people who "really love him" and whom he "really loves" back. Matt then emphasised that despite their difficulties, he does love Luke, and revealed he has a tattoo that reads "never waste good agony". When asked about his decision to release the documentary in 2018, Matt admitted that putting the brothers' troubles onscreen helped him find peace when he realised every family deals with "dysfunction". Appearing on ITV 's Lorraine in 2024, he reflected: "It was difficult to watch it because it was so dysfunctional in many ways. "But what happened afterwards, I realised ... people would come up to me, and fellas would come up to me, and say: 'We're dysfunctional as well'. There is a lot of dysfunction in family. In many ways, we find a lot of comfort from friends because family have that ability to go a little bit too far sometimes and they know the buttons to press." He added: "I feel like now I have a whole philosophy within myself that if I do my best, and I know that I can look at myself and say I've tried my best [...] if that doesn't work, then that's okay. I have got to live my own life as well." Co-director of the 2018 documentary, Joe Pearlman, said of the brothers' dynamic: "I would describe it as very volatile. "There is a sweetness and a real affection for each other, but dig deeper and beneath that there are all these issues. They barely spoke for years." Matt has had a successful solo career and his most recent album, The Beautiful Unknown, reached number seven in the UK album charts back in 2022. This year, the singer is embarking on the Matt Goss: The Hits and More tour, and he has a new album on the way, as well as landing his first movie role.
The Guardian
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Matt Goss looks back: ‘I'd like another Bros experience. Something massive, Bros on steroids. Bigger, the biggest'
Born in London in 1968, Matt Goss was a member of Bros, the 80s pop group formed with his twin brother, Luke, and friend Craig Logan. The trio had hits including When Will I Be Famous? and I Owe You Nothing, before splitting in 1992. Matt went on to have a solo career, and recently concluded one of the longest residencies by a British artist in Vegas history. Bros reunited in 2017, coinciding with the Bafta-winning documentary Bros: After the Screaming Stops, which followed the fraught relationship between the twins, who are currently estranged. Matt will take his solo show on tour throughout March and April. This was taken in our biker jacket phase. I'm wearing one by Rebel Rockers of London and I'm happy I still fit into it; after turning 50 I could have been Fat Goss rather than Matt Goss. Was I happy about how I looked? I have always been confident about what's inside my heart, less so my appearance, so I don't think I felt great here. While I participated in certain aesthetic travesties over the years, the classic Bros look – the denim mixed with the jacket, the T-shirt and Dr Martens – is something that still feels relevant. As for the hair – I used Dax. Super greasy and thick. It was not kind on the scalp, but it looked fucking good. I'd describe myself back then as innocent and hopeful, but I can see in my eyes that I am wrestling with pain and smiling through it. My sister had been killed by a drunk driver the year before, and I was having to keep it together to do promo for Bros. I didn't know where to put the grief, but somehow I managed it. As much as I lived the lifestyle of a rock star, I was afraid to call myself one. I was born and raised a south-east Londoner and my mum would have clipped me around the ear if I got too big for my boots – but 'Bros mania' was real, and it was absolutely global. In every country that we went to we experienced mayhem, and we had the record sales to back it up. As a young man, that was very exciting, and now I can feel proud of that, unashamedly. People don't acknowledge that when it all ended, I lost my job. One half of the company – my brother – decided to fold. I had to go with it, and it was terrifying. As much as it was heart-wrenching, it also created good butterflies. The feeling of: what next? I had youth on my side, and I could be optimistic. Do I still want to jump on stage with him? Absolutely. I'd like another Bros experience. Something massive, Bros on steroids. Bigger, the biggest. I don't think the stars are aligned right now. It needs to be something that's organic, and I ain't chasing it any more. I lost a stone during the filming of After the Screaming Stops. I was constantly chasing my tail, trying to make things right between me and my brother, but everything I said was wrong. I realised we had a lot of unfinished business, me and him. There was still a lot of pain. Together we endured our sister's loss but had to keep working, get on with our lives while dealing with this deep tragedy. My bodyguard Johnny died of a brain tumour. Then Mum passed. All these important people were dropping away from us, and me and my brother had not even remotely addressed it, or any of our issues. After I watched the documentary, I realised I was this guy who just wanted to make everything OK, but at my expense, and that's not acceptable any more. I love my brother to my deepest core, but I've done my best to sustain the relationship, and now that is enough. That kind of dynamic can allow you to keep trying to bury yourself – and I got very close to that at one stage. Do I mean that literally? Yeah, I do. Thankfully, I'm much more relaxed and at peace with the situation now. While I had an incredible time in Bros, my residency at Caesars Palace was just as extraordinary. When I first did Vegas, I got a bit of criticism. But I know I am good at what I do. I always smash a show and the audience leaves elevated – there's comedy, a bit of booze and lots of music. When I walked on stage, I'd get a wink from the people working on the show. They knew I was about to raise the spirit of the room. The happiest years of my life were when we were growing up in Camberwell – it was my grandfather, Aunt Sally, my brother, Mum and me. That humble childhood shaped me as a person – it was very basic, but with lots of love. It taught me never to underestimate the power of the roast potato with white pepper. I was obsessed with Thunderbirds and there was a stall on East Street market that used to sell the models. Lady Penelope was the first puppet I ever fell in love with. Sign up to Inside Saturday The only way to get a look behind the scenes of the Saturday magazine. Sign up to get the inside story from our top writers as well as all the must-read articles and columns, delivered to your inbox every weekend. after newsletter promotion There was no midlife crisis when I turned 50. I've always loved fast cars. I've always loved women. I've always loved sex and rock'n'roll – not the drugs. The only thing that changed was that I finally felt like a real man. I definitely became more comfortable in my skin – even if I look different from the guy in 1989. Life has its way with you and I think that comes out in your face, even your posture. I have boxed for 22 years, I'm going back to the gym, doing a bit of tennis, too. I've heard that racket sports are the way to go for longevity. Philanthropy and music is a great healer for me also. But my real coping mechanism is, and always has been, kindness. I like to be around good people. I don't like to be around anyone who is too cool for school. I've realised the people that don't get me, I probably wouldn't want to hang out with anyway. One thing people don't realise about me is that I'm very dry. My sense of humour is sarcastic, to the point that if you don't know me, you might think I'm insulting you. I think we are all too PC today – I feel like we've become terrified of each other, and it's making us lonely. The banter between a man and woman is phenomenal – there's something magical about two people with a sense of humour. Obviously there are men who are predatory, but I'm not talking about that. To give somebody a hug or to say, 'You look lovely today' shouldn't mean you're hitting on someone. We have to find a way to be more emotionally intelligent; to sustain a connection. Banter is everything for me, so if respect is in place, then we should all be a little less afraid of each other. As for the guy in the photo, I love him. He dealt with so much. Sold millions of records. Had the longest-running residency in British Vegas history. Was the youngest artist to sell out and headline Wembley Stadium. I have a United Nations humanitarian award – something I am incredibly proud of. I'm doing a movie this year – which is terrifying, but in the best way. I am ready to bloody my knuckles on it. I've landed in such a phenomenal place as a person and even with the Bros situation, I have learned to relax and be joyful. What more could I ask for? I am a blessed man.
