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Spandau Ballet
Spandau Ballet are an English band formed in London in 1979. The band were inspired by, and an integral part of, the electro movement. 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.
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