Peter Byrne of Naked Eyes Dies at 74: Remembering the Voice Behind "Always Something There to Remind Me"

Peter Byrne, the singer who fronted’80s New Wave duo Naked Eyes, has died at 74. According to a statement on the band’s website, he passed peacefully in Los Angeles on Monday after a brief illness. Byrne and Rob Fisher formed Naked Eyes in 1982, and their synth-pop sound quickly became a staple of the era’s radio. Hits like“Always Something There to Remind Me”and“Promises, Promises”still get regular spins on’80s playlists today.

Byrne left the band after their second album in 1984, but his career didn’t stop there. He released solo work over the years, including“The Real Illusion”and his final album, 2021’s“Disguise the Limit.”He also contributed backup vocals to Stevie Wonder’s“Part-Time Lover,”a credit that surprises even longtime fans. Fisher died in 1999 at just 42, making Byrne’s passing feel like the closing of a chapter for the duo’s legacy.

Byrne is survived by his children Merlin, Dylan, and Chloe, and his ex-wife Elana. Fans have been sharing tributes online, many noting that Naked Eyes still earns a spot in their daily rotation. His music helped define a decade, and it’s not going anywhere. What’s your favorite Naked Eyes track? Drop it in the comments and let’s give him a proper sendoff.