Spandau Ballet's Tony Hadley rules out reunion despite split decade

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 14:38 · Archive

Tony Hadley has suggested it would 'take an awful lot' to persuade him to reunite with Spandau Ballet after their unceremonious split.

Tony Hadley, the lead singer of 1980s new wave group Spandau Ballet, has said that a reunion with the band would 'take an awful lot' to persuade him to return. The split between Hadley and the group was described as 'unceremonious', and next year will mark a decade since his departure.

The 66-year-old rose to international fame with Spandau Ballet, delivering iconic hits including 'True', 'Gold' and 'Through The Barricades'. He is renowned for his powerful, expressive vocals. Since leaving the band, he has enjoyed a successful solo career whilst also pursuing stage work and radio presenting.

In an interview with the Metro, Hadley spoke about his approach to his continued work in music. After 50 years of making music, he said he remains 'hypercritical' of his own work, stating: 'I don't rest on my laurels. I'm still learning. I'm still criticising myself, still beat myself up. I want to be better all the time.'

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• 80s singing legend on iconic band reunion after 'unceremonious' splitAn 80s singing legend has opened up on a potential reunion for his iconic band after their "unceremonious" split.Oxford Mail · 12 Oct, 14:00
• 80s singing legend on iconic band reunion after 'unceremonious' splitAn 80s singing legend has opened up on a potential reunion for his iconic band after their "unceremonious" split.Oxfordshire Guardian · 12 Oct, 14:00

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