Latest Spandau Ballet News
Martin Kemp Felt 'Physically Sick' Buying Records After Spandau Ballet Split
Martin Kemp couldn't buy records after Spandau Ballet's split - because it "made him feel physically sick".The 'Gold' group - which was originally comprised of Tony Hadley, Steve Norman, John Keeble and brothers Martin and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 22 February 2022
Tony Hadley Announces 40th-anniversary Orchestra Gigs
Tony Hadley has added four orchestral gigs to his 40th-anniversary tour.The 61-year-old pop icon is heading out on the road in 2022, four decades since Tony first released music with his former band Spandau Ballet...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 21 September 2021
Gary Kemp Didn't Feel 'Worthy' Of Another Solo Album
Gary Kemp wasn't sure if he was "worthy" of a solo album.The Spandau Ballet star - who released 'Little Bruises' in 1995 - is finally dropping follow-up 'Insolo' after 26 years, and he admitted he'd...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 July 2021
Tony Hadley: It's A Shame I'm Not Celebrating 40 Years With Spandau
Tony Hadley would be celebrating his 40th anniversary in music with Spandau Ballet if they were still a band.Despite pleas from ex-bandmate Gary Kemp to re-join the iconic New Romantic group - which was completed...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 16 June 2021
Tony Hadley Announces 40th Anniversary Tour
Tony Hadley has announced a tour to celebrate his 40 years in the music business.The 61-year-old pop icon is heading out on the road in 2022, four decades since Tony first released music with his...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 June 2021
Spandau Bulge: Tony Hadley Shoved Bananas Down His Pants To Boost His Package
Tony Hadley used to shove a banana down his leather pants to boost his package. The former Spandau Ballet star has confessed he would play about every now and then and use the fruit to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 May 2021
Tim Burgess Working On Solo Lp
Tim Burgess is recording a new solo album.The 53-year-old singer has been busy during the COVID-19 lockdown hosting #TimsTwitterListeningParty nights, which has seen music stars such as Sir Paul McCartney, Iron Maiden, Liam Gallagher and...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 March 2021
Martin Kemp Has 'No Beef' With His Spandau Ballet Bandmates
Martin Kemp has "no beef" with his Spandau Ballet bandmates - but doesn't see them reuniting.The iconic 80s' new wave band - which was originally comprised of Tony Hadley, Steve Norman, John Keeble and brothers...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 November 2020
Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets Won't Record New Songs
Nick Mason says his new band his Saucerful of Secrets will not release new material.The Pink Floyd drummer is part of the group with Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp, long-time Floyd collaborator Guy Pratt, Lee Harris...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 August 2020
Tony Hadley Vows To Never Rejoin Spandau Ballet
Tony Hadley has vowed to never reunite with Spandau Ballet ever again.Despite pleas from ex-bandmate Gary Kemp to rejoin the iconic new wave group - which is completed by Martin Kemp, Steve Norman and John...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 06 July 2020
Ross William Wild Tried To Kill Himself After Spandau Ballet Exit
Ross William Wild tried to take his own life after leaving Spandau Ballet.The 31-year-old singer joined the 'Gold' hitmakers in 2018 before deciding to quit 11 months later when he was allegedly ''ignored'' by management...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 30 June 2020
Martin Kemp's Ego Was Out Of Control
Martin Kemp's ego got out of control when he first found fame in Spandau Ballet.The 58-year-old musician - who has children Harley, 30, and Roman, 27, with wife Shirlie - admitted his first stint with...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 27 June 2020
Martin Kemp Stars In Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Musical
The Spandau Ballet musician will play the creepy Child Catcher, alongside fellow former EastEnders star Michelle Collins, who will transform into Baroness Bomburst. Theatre actor Lee Mead will share the lead role...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 October 2015
Sadie Frost: Dad Tied Me To Crucifix
Sadie Frost's dad tied her to a crucifix and told her she was Jesus as a child.The 50-year-old actress and producer revealed she had an unconventional upbringing with her actress mother Mary Davidson and late...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 September 2015
Spandau Ballet Cut Further Shows As Drummer Battles Illness
The True hitmakers scrapped two concerts in Italy earlier this month (Aug15) after Keeble was hit with a "sudden illness", and he has not recovered in time for their gigs in Spain this...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 19 August 2015
Steve Strange Laid To Rest
Visage's Steve Strange was laid to rest today (12.03.15).Stars packed All Saints Church in Porthcawl, South Wales to pay tribute to the late musician, who tragically passed away whilst on holiday in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 12 March 2015
Boy George And Spandau Ballet Bid Farewell To Steve Strange
The Culture Club frontman and brothers Gary and Martin Kemp helped carry Strange's coffin into the church in Porthcrawl, Wales before saying farewell to the former Visage frontman, real name Stephen Harrington, who...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 March 2015
Gary Kemp: 'Steve Strange Paved The Way For Spandau Ballet'
Eighties stars Spandau Ballet have paid tribute to Steve Strange, insisting they would never have found fame without the New Romantics star's vision.The Gold hitmakers first came to public attention through their gigs at Strange's...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 February 2015
Eighties Icons Mourn The Sudden Death Of Visage Frontman Steve Strange
Tributes are pouring in from fans and admirers following the death of Visage frontman Steve Strange, who died suddenly on Thursday (February 12th 2015) at the age of 55 while overseas in Egypt.Steve Strange dies...
By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 February 2015
Boy George Heartbroken Over Steve Strange's Death
Boy George has been left ''heartbroken'' by Steve Strange's death.The Culture Club frontman has paid tribute to his friend following his sudden death from a heart attack aged 55 yesterday (12.02.15).George - who, prior to...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 13 February 2015
Spandau Ballet Star Never Got His Stolen Shirt Back
Spandau Ballet drummer John Keeble had to find a new lucky shirt to wear for the band's reunion shows when his favourite Alexander MCQueen item was stolen after a show in Barcelona, Spain.The black T-shirt...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 January 2015
John Keeble: 'Spandau Ballet Bandmates Have Moved On From 1999 Legal Spat'
Spandau Ballet star John Keeble insists he and his bandmates have buried their past legal wrangles and are now enjoying their "fourth act" thanks to a movie about their rise and fall.The group fell out...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 14 January 2015
Spandau Ballet To Play First U.k. Show In Four Years At Film Premiere
Spandau Ballet are to return to the stage in Britain for the first time in four years when they perform at the U.K. premiere of their new movie next month (Sep14).Singer Tony Hadley and his...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 18 August 2014
Spandau Ballet To Perform At Premiere
Spandau Ballet are to perform in the UK for the first time in four years.The 'Gold' hitmakers will reunite at London's Royal Albert Hall for the European premiere of their new documentary film 'Soul Boys...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 18 August 2014
Spandau Ballet Plan World Tour
Spandau Ballet are planning a world tour next year.The 80s pop stars - fronted by Tony Hadley - are set to hit the road in support of their new LP which they are currently recording,...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 11 August 2014
Common Assault: Sadie Frost Cautioned Over Bust-up With Boyfriend James
Sadie Frost has been cautioned for common assault, against her boyfriend James Gooding. The British actress, 47, was reportedly involved in a “bust-up” with Gooding after having dinner with him on Sunday (October 7, 2012),...
By Hayley Avron in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 October 2012
Spandau Ballet Want To Go For Gold At Olympics Finale
Eighties pop stars Spandau Ballet are hoping to get a last-minute invite to perform at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games after their hit Gold became the unofficial anthem of Great Britain's medal heroes.The...
By WENN on 08 August 2012
Anastacia To Perform At White Nights Festival
Anastacia will be one of the star performers at this year's White Nights of St. Petersburg festival.The 'Left Outside Alone' singer is one of the star acts at the International Music Festival in the Russian...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 July 2012
Gary Kemp 'Complete' With Ivor Novello Award
Gary Kemp feels ''complete as a songwriter'' now he has an Ivor Novello award. The Spandau Ballet guitarist and chief songwriter picked up the Outstanding Song Collection award at yesterday's (17.05.12) awards, and said it...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 May 2012
Hadley's Baby Joy
Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley named his baby daughter after Queen Elizabeth Ii as she was born on the 60th anniversary of the British monarch's reign.The pop star's wife Alison gave birth to his fifth...
By WENN on 16 May 2012
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