Naked Eyes Singer Peter Byrne Dies at 74

Peter Byrne, the singer and songwriter who co-founded synth-pop duo Naked Eyes and sang lead vocals on a string of enduring 1980s hits, has died.

He was 74.

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14) following a brief illness, according to a press release provided to Billboard announcing his death.

He is survived by his siblings Eileen, Sandy, Carol and Steve; his three children, Merlin, Dylan and Chloe; and his ex-wife, Elena.

A private family service will be held.

Born in Islington, North London, Byrne began his musical career in Bath, England, where his early projects included a duo with Jeff Starrs from 1976 to 1977 and the band Studio from 1977 to 1979.

He later joined Neon, a group that included Rob Fisher as well as future Tears for Fears members Neil Taylor, Manny Elias, Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal.

In 1982, Byrne and Fisher formed Naked Eyes and signed with EMI Records.

Their debut album, released in the U.K. as Burning Bridges and in the U.S. as Naked Eyes , was recorded at Abbey Road Studios with producer Tony Mansfield.

The album reached a peak of No.

32 on the Billboard 200 in 1983.

The duo’s biggest success came with its synth-pop interpretation of Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s “Always Something There to Remind Me,” which climbed to No.

8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1983.