**Matt Goss Reflects on Tension With Twin Brother Luke After Bros Fame: ‘There Was Resentment’**
Matt Goss, one half of the iconic 80s pop duo Bros, has opened up about the complicated dynamics with his twin brother Luke during and after the height of their stardom. In a candid recent interview, Matt revealed he believes Luke felt “jealous” and harboured resentment over Matt’s role as the band’s lead singer—a topic that has long intrigued fans of the brothers who captured the charts and hearts of a generation.
The Goss twins, both now aged 56, achieved global fame alongside fellow bandmate Craig Logan after forming Bros in 1986. Rapidly ascending to the status of pop royalty, the group became synonymous with anthems like “When Will I Be Famous?”. However, behind the scenes, sibling rivalry and creative tensions were already simmering—issues that Matt suggests ultimately contributed to the band’s split just six years into their meteoric rise.
In his conversation with Loaded magazine, Matt didn’t shy away from discussing the emotional undercurrents of the group’s dynamic. “I felt like there’s always been that underlying resentment from my brother as I was the singer,” Matt admitted. The root of the tension, he says, lay in the spotlight he received as the band’s frontman—a spotlight that left Luke, the group’s drummer, in the comparative shadows.
Looking back, Matt now believes Bros may have prematurely ended their journey together. “In hindsight, I don’t think we should have split the band – it was a mistake,” he reflected. Dispensing advice to any musicians considering following a similar path, he cautioned: “Any bands listening to this – don’t break up. Just take a break. It’s much healthier.”
Following the band’s dissolution, Matt carved out a successful solo career, finding a new home on the stage in the United States. He became a staple on the Las Vegas entertainment scene, performing in hotels and casinos over an impressive 11-year run. While playing packed stadiums as a member of Bros is an achievement few can match, Matt insists his time in Vegas was formative, both professionally and personally.
“Vegas trumps most things I’ve done in my life – the billboards, the people, the A-listers who come and see you,” he explained. “I did four shows a week for 11 years. Vegas was the closest I’ve ever come to getting a proper job and I learned more there than anywhere else. You’ve got to check your ego at the door – you’re their night out. What a privileged position that is.”
Despite achieving new levels of individual success, Matt and Luke’s personal relationship has remained distant in recent years. Still, the brothers did reunite in 2017—without original member Craig Logan—for a special 30th anniversary concert at London’s O2 Arena. This highly anticipated event was chronicled in the BAFTA-winning documentary, “Bros: After the Screaming Stops”, which provided fans with an unfiltered look into the brothers’ interactions and working process.
The documentary gained notoriety not only for its raw portrayal of their disputes but also for some unexpectedly comic moments—such as Matt’s now-famous quip, “I made a conscious decision, because of Stevie Wonder, to not be superstitious.” Matt now says he looks back on the film with pride, crediting its honesty above all else: “I feel very proud of the documentary. It’s honest. There’s no fluff in it. It’s not an ‘aren’t we great?’ documentary. It’s real. We have problems, you know, we’re dysfunctional.”
Balance, reflection, and authenticity have become central themes for Matt as he considers the band’s legacy. He maintains that lyrics and the music’s emotional impact meant almost everything to the band members in their early years, recalling: “The lyrics and the liner notes were like a religion to us.”
As the Goss brothers move forward with their lives and careers, their story serves as a reminder of the challenges and sacrifices intertwined with fame, especially when family ties and creative differences collide. Bros remains a nostalgic touchstone for many, but for Matt, the path forward lies in honesty and growth, even if reconciliation with his brother is yet to be achieved.