Naked Eyes Co-founder Pete Byrne Passes Away at 74

WHO:

Variety - Pete Byrne, vocalist for the British new wave band Naked Eyes, co-founded the band with Rob Fisher.

WHAT:

Deadline - Pete Byrne's death was announced on the band’s official website.

Rolling Stone Music - Naked Eyes scored hits in the Eighties with “Always Something There to Remind Me” and “Promises, Promises.”

Variety - Pete Byrne died at the age of 74 after a brief illness.

WHERE:

Variety - Pete Byrne died in Los Angeles.

WHEN:

Variety - Pete Byrne passed away on Sept. 14.

HOW:

Variety - Pete Byrne and Rob Fisher founded Naked Eyes in 1982. Their debut album “Burning Bridges” reached No. 32 on the Billboard 200, and the duo achieved four top hits.

(UPDATED September 23, 2026 22:59 UTC)

The music world is mourning the loss of Pete Byrne, as his death was announced on the band’s official website. Fans and fellow musicians alike are paying tribute to his contributions to the industry. The announcement came at 22:01 UTC, marking a somber moment for those who admired his work.

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(UPDATED September 23, 2026 22:01 UTC)

Pete Byrne, the co-founder and vocalist of the British new wave band Naked Eyes, has passed away at the age of 74 in Los Angeles after a brief illness. The band, which Byrne started with Rob Fisher in 1982, is well-known for their hits in the Eighties, including “Always Something There to Remind Me” and “Promises, Promises.” Naked Eyes made a significant mark on the music scene with their debut album “Burning Bridges,” which reached No. 32 on the Billboard 200 and featured four top hits.