Spandau BalletSpandau Ballet was an English synth-pop and new wave band formed in London in 1979. Emerging as pioneers of the New Romantic movement, they became one of the most successful groups of the 1980s.

Driven by Tony Hadley’s powerful vocals and Gary Kemp’s songwriting, the band transitioned from synth-heavy club tracks like “To Cut a Long Story Short” to sophisticated, soul-infused pop. They achieved massive global success with their 1983 multi-platinum album True, spawning the iconic title track “True” and the hit anthem “Gold.” Despite a bitter breakup and lawsuits, they remain definitive icons of 1980s pop culture.