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How did the band form?
George decided to start his own band and enlisted bassist Mikey Craig, drummer Jon Moss, and finally guitarist Roy Hay.
When did this happen?
In 1981.
Did they get a recording contract soon after that?
The group recorded demos, which were paid for by EMI Records, but the label was unimpressed.
What label did then end up signing with?
Virgin Records heard the demos and signed the group in the UK.

Question: Did they have a different label in the US?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Culture Club have a different label in the US?