About Tony Hadley
Anthony Patrick Hadley (born 2 June 1960) is an English pop singer. He rose to fame in the 1980s as the lead singer of the new wave band Spandau Ballet and launched a solo career following the group's split in 1990. Hadley returned to the band in 2009 but left again in 2017, and has since toured regularly as a solo artist. Hadley has been noted for his expressive voice and vocal range. During his tenure with Spandau Ballet, Hadley performed on numerous UK top-ten hits, including "True", "Gold" and "Through the Barricades". He also performed on the 1984 Band Aid single "Do They Know It's Christmas?". Following the band's initial split in 1990, Hadley pursued a solo career. He has since released several studio albums, including The State of Play (1992) and Talking to the Moon (2018). His career has also encompassed musical theatre, such as a residency as Billy Flynn in Chicago. In 2017, Hadley announced his permanent departure from Spandau Ballet to focus on his solo work. He continues to record and tour as of 2026, frequently performing with his own band and orchestral ensembles. In recognition of his contributions to music and his work with charities such as the Shooting Star Children’s Hospice, Hadley was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2019. Hadley co-founded Spandau Ballet in 1976 as the Cut, with Gary Kemp, Steve Norman, John Keeble and Michael Ellison, all of whom were students at Dame Alice Owen's Grammar School. As the lead singer of Spandau Ballet, Hadley became known for his suave image, as well as his powerful voice, which was described by AllMusic as a "dramatic warble".
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