Bush frontman and Gwen Stefani's husband Gavin Rossdale has admitted to having a gay affair in the 1980s.

The 44-year-old has always denied having a relationship with New Romantics star Marilyn, a friend of Boy George.

But in a new interview he has since confirmed that the pair had a “one time experimentation” with each other.

"When you're 17, Jesus Christ, I don't think there's anything strange about any form of anything - you're learning about life,” he told Details. “It's a part of growing up."

Bush, who firmed in 1992, split eight years ago but recently announced plans to reunite for a new album. It is due to be released next year.

Rossdale met Stefani in 1996 and the pair married in 2002.

(by Jason Gregory)