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Culture Club singer Boy George who was shown the door at the Hilton Hotel by security man
Culture Club singer Boy George who was shown the door at the Hilton Hotel by security man Simon Tickner after he decided to use the ladies toilet during the Sony Awards ceremony where Princess Margaret was the guest of honour.
29th May 1984
Peter Stone
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
London
England
Media ID 21624215
© Mirrorpix
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Relive the iconic moment with our exclusive Media Storehouse poster print from Memory Lane Prints. Witness the unforgettable encounter between Culture Club's Boy George and Hilton Hotel security guard Simon Tickner. This stunning print captures the drama and intrigue of the incident at the Sony Awards ceremony where the singer was infamously escorted out for using the ladies toilet. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring a piece of music history into your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.3cm x 59.4cm (14.7" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this photo print, captured by Peter Stone, we see the iconic Culture Club singer Boy George facing an unexpected encounter with security man Simon Tickner at the Hilton Hotel. The incident took place during the prestigious Sony Awards ceremony on May 29th, 1984, where Princess Margaret graced as the guest of honor. Boy George's rebellious spirit and unique sense of style are evident in his choice of clothing and hairstyle. As a prominent figure in the new romantics movement of the 1980s, he effortlessly blended fashion and music to create a distinct persona that captivated audiences worldwide. However, it seems that even someone as influential as Boy George is not immune to societal norms. In a bold move that challenged gender boundaries, he decided to use the ladies' toilet at the Hilton Hotel. This unconventional act led him straight into confrontation with security man Simon Tickner who promptly escorted him out. This snapshot from three decades ago serves as a reminder of both Boy George's trailblazing impact on pop culture and society's struggle with acceptance during that era. It encapsulates an important moment in time when artists like Boy George pushed boundaries and paved the way for greater inclusivity within entertainment. Peter Stone's photograph immortalizes this intriguing incident while also shedding light on an era defined by its vibrant music scene, flamboyant fashion choices, and cultural shifts towards embracing individuality.
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