Naked Eyes singer Peter Byrne dies aged 74 after ‘brief illness’

Peter Byrne (L) from band Naked Eyes has died aged 74 (Picture: Ron Wolfson/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

Peter Byrne, singer for New Wave band Naked Eyes known for their synth-pop sound, has died aged 74.

The group confirmed he had died ‘peacefully’ on Monday, September 14, following ‘a brief illness’, but didn’t share any further details.

Naked Eyes had a fleeting time in the spotlight with hit song Always Something There to Remind Me.

Forming in 1982, they released two albums together and scored a top 10 hit with their Burt Bacharach and Hal David synth-pop reimagined cover.

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