Spandau Ballet

Spandau Ballet is an English band formed in Islington, London in 1979. They became one of the most successful groups to emerge during the New Romantic era. The band's classic line-up features bro ...Show More

Spandau Ballet is an English band formed in Islington, London in 1979. They became one of the most successful groups to emerge during the New Romantic era. The band's classic line-up features brothers Gary Kemp and Martin Kemp on guitars, vocalist Tony Hadley, saxophonist Steve Norman, and drummer John Keeble. The group's debut single "To Cut a Long Story Short", which reached No. 5 in the UK in 1980, was the first of ten UK top 10 hits, including a No. 1 single "True", a No. 2 single "Gold", and two No. 3 singles: "Chant No. 1" and "Only When You Leave". The band have had eight UK top 10 albums, including three "greatest hits" compilations and an album of re-recorded material. Hide