Spandau Ballet is a British band that rose to fame in the 1980s. The band is best known for their hits such as “True” and “Gold”.
They were part of the New Romantic movement and helped define the sound of the era. But who came up with the name Spandau Ballet?
The story goes back to 1979 when four school friends, Tony Hadley, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, and Steve Norman decided to form a group. None of them had any musical experience but they had a shared love of glam rock bands such as David Bowie and Roxy Music. They began playing covers of those bands in local pubs.
After auditioning for a record label, they were signed by Chrysalis Records and needed a name for their band. At the time, Tony Hadley was working at a local market stall selling second-hand clothes. He noticed that some of the clothes were labeled “Spandau Ballet” which was a German brand.
Hadley liked how it sounded and thought it would make an interesting name for their band. He brought his idea to his bandmates who agreed that it sounded cool and edgy. As such, Spandau Ballet was born.
Conclusion:
So there you have it – Tony Hadley is credited with coming up with the name Spandau Ballet while working at his local market stall selling second-hand clothes. The name has gone on to become one of the most recognizable names in music history.