Claudia Brucken

During the '80s, it was not common for women to front synth pop bands. As the lead singer of Propaganda, Claudia Br++cken inserted a strong female voice in the male-dominated world of electronic dance music. As a teenager, Br++cken was in a group called Haarstrauben; she was also a member of the Toppolinos. When Br++cken joined Propaganda, she originally shared vocal duties with Suzanne Freytag. In 1985, Propaganda released their first LP, A Secret Wish. The provocative single "Duel" reached number 21 on the U.K. charts. However, the band began having problems with their label...