Bros were a breath of fresh air and Matt is still smelling amazing
When it comes to following Bros, no one can hold a candle to superfan Sam Gordon, from Livingston.
Now 44, Sam began following the ’80s pop superstars when she was 16.
Since then she’s followed her idols across the country many times.
Even before their recent revival, Sam kept the faith.
“They were a breath of fresh air, the mix of upbeat pop music and the clothes they wore,” she explained.
“I had loads of Bros pen pals and we used to meet up in London and follow the boys.
“We were called the Bros Front. This was the days before social media, so that’s how you got in touch with fellow fans back in those days.
“We used to follow them around TV studios, and we’d hang out around outside Matt’s house in London, too.”
Sam says the friends she’s made following the Goss brothers have lasted a lifetime.
“I’m still friends with some of the Bros pen pals, and since they’ve got back together we’ve met up. The fan club here, the Scottish Gossy Girls, have met up a few times.”
A recent trip to see Matt in Glasgow led Sam, who makes and sells candles, to sniff out a new business idea.
“I went to the concert and got to meet Matt,” she explained. “The thing about Matt is, he smells amazing!
“He wears Tom Ford’s Old Wood, and I make candles, so I had a thought. I found a supplier who makes an oil that smells of Old Wood, and now I make candles that smell of Matt.
“It’s called A Little Piece Of Gossy Heaven, and costs £8.50 from my company Candle Scentsation!
Last year’s documentary, Bros: After The Screaming Stops, about the brothers’ reunion, became a hit.
Although the brothers were mocked for their bickering and their earnest statements, for Sam, who secured tickets for the premiere in London, the documentary was a delight.
“It was bizarre as I was trying to watch the film but Matt was sitting behind me!” she laughed.
“I loved the documentary – it has brought them back into the limelight.
“People can see that they are nice guys, really.”