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  Spandau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Spandau is the westernmost borough (Bezirk) of Berlin, situated at the confluence of the Havel and Spree rivers and along the western bank of the Havel.
The history of Spandau begins in the 7th or 8th century, when the Slav Heveller first settled in the area and later built a fortress there.
During the Ascanian Rule the construction of the Spandau Citadel began, which was completed between 1559 and 1594 by Joachim II of Brandenburg.
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 Spandau Ballet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Spandau Ballet was a popular British band in the 1980s.
With newfound confidence and a cleaner, radio-friendly sound, Spandau Ballet finally broke into the mainstream with True (1983), an album whose title cut was a six-minute opus paying tribute to the Motown sound (and in some respects, Marvin Gaye).
In 1986 Spandau Ballet signed to CBS Records and released Through the Barricades, which saw the band trying to move away from the pop/soul influences of True and Parade and more towards rock.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Spandau_Ballet   (861 words)

  
 CMT.com : Spandau Ballet : Biography
It was in this incarnation that Spandau Ballet experienced its greatest success, as "True" reached number one in Britain and number four in America.
Spandau Ballet began playing nightclubs in London that had responded to punk by embracing exaggeratedly fashionable clothes and makeup.
Spandau Ballet managed to hit the Top Ten once more in the UK with "Gold," which peaked at number two; in the US, it reached 29.
www.cmt.com /artists/az/spandau_ballet/bio.jhtml   (808 words)

  
 TrouserPress.com :: Spandau Ballet
Viewed at the start by some as adventurous and trendsetting, the ludicrous garb and chic disco of London's Spandau Ballet were both dubious new wave developments, but spawned much replication.
Spandau then abandoned synthesizers and high-tension funk for schmaltzy pop with soul pretensions.
During legal tumult between Spandau and Chrysalis, the label issued a collection of the band's singles, followed by a UK-only compilation of extended remixes.
www.trouserpress.com /entry.php?a=spandau_ballet   (465 words)

  
 Technorati Tag: spandau ballet
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 Spandau Ballet - Lyrics
Spandau Ballet went through a few looks, including putting kilts on everyone, before they nailed it.
With the rise of Spandau Ballet the music press had to come up with a new category, so the new romantic phrase was coined.
Best known in the US for their 1983 hit "True," Spandau Ballet had a run of hits at home in the UK, including "Gold" and "Only When You Leave."
www.80smusiclyrics.com /artists/spandauballet.htm   (671 words)

  
 Amazon.com: True: Music: Spandau Ballet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Spandau Ballet had a respectable string of hits in their native Britain, but they were a one-and-a-half hit wonder in the U.S., where they scored the Top 10 smash "True" and the Top 30 hit "Gold." But if this 1983 album is anything to go by, the band deserved far greater success on these shores.
Spandau's career went south shortly after this early peak as they sought to commit to record the more vibrant energy of their live shows.
Spandau Ballet was one of the most successful New Romantic bands of the 1980s in large part because of this 1983 masterpiece, which includes their US and UK smash hit "True" as well as the popular "Gold." Also includes the third single, "Communication," which unfortunately failed to chart here in the States.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000063V8Y?v=glance   (1450 words)

  
 Anne Carlini - Exclusive Magazine   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
For the fresh-faced few who can't remember those ankle-booted, floppy-panted, heavy eye-linered days, Spandau Ballet and their rivals Duran Duran spent the early Eighties locked in a rivalry which led to the break-up of lifelong friendships, the formation of opposing gangs and the ripping out of lots of hair!
As one of the leading New Romantic bands, Spandau Ballet racked up a number of British hits - as well as one Top Ten American hit, ’True’ - during the early Eighties and soon became one of the most successful groups to emerge during the New Wave era.
Spandau Ballet managed to hit the Top Ten once more in the UK with ’Gold,’ which peaked at #2; in the US, it reached #29.
www.annecarlini.com /ex_interviews.php?id=138   (1298 words)

  
 Spandau Ballet : Through the Barricades - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
By the time Spandau Ballet's fifth album appeared in 1986, the sun had set on the synth poppers of the second British Invasion and guitars were all the rage once again.
Never ones to miss a trend, the former new romantics -- who'd signed with a new label, Epic, and were determined to make a big splash stateside -- declared their admiration for bands like Bon Jovi and made an album that likely surprised their diminishing fan base with its AOR aspirations.
Rocking up Spandau Ballet's smooth white-boy soul, Through the Barricades manages to avoid utter disaster via the tuneful creations of songwriter/guitarist Gary Kemp.
www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,166964,00.html   (283 words)

  
 Spandau Ballet News
Former Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley will combine his new and revered work when he appears at the Spa Centre on May 1.
Former members of Spandau Ballet have revealed that they were approached to reform for an appearance at Live 8.
THERE were plenty of women of a certain age in the queue when singer Tony Hadley - the former frontman of Spandau Ballet - gave his pen a twirl.
www.topix.net /who/spandau-ballet   (604 words)

  
 True by Spandau Ballet Songfacts
When inmates of the Spandau prison were hung, the corpses moved on the rope, seeming to dance as the last breath escaped, this was known as the "Spandau Ballet"
, Poplar Bluff, MO Spandau was a special prison built for Nazi war criminals at the end of the Nuremburg trials.
A "Spandau Ballet" was a homosexual courtship/seduction between the inmates.
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 aquí usted encontró: spandau ballet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
For up to the minute news about Spandau Ballet go to the Official site at http://www.spandauballet.com/...
Spandau Ballet Primary Genre: Rock Formed: 1979 Period: Group Members: Tony Hadley, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, Steve Norman, John Keeble As one of the leading New Romantic bands, Spandau Ballet racked up a...
SPANDAUISM, DAY 11 Lest you think that having been the bass player in Spandau Ballet would be the high point of a person?s professional life, guess again
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 Latest Spandau Ballet News
Members of Spandau Ballet are amongst the contributors to a new BBC2 four-part documentary "Boys and Girls - Sex and British Pop" which starts on 23rd October.
The film is due for release in the USA on 29th July and in the UK on 21st October.
EMI have informed me that their Spandau DVD that was originally entitlted "Gold" is not scheduled for release at any time during 2005.
www.spandaupages.com /news.html   (4216 words)

  
 Spandau Ballet - Nostalgia Central   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Three years later, after Miller left, Kemp's brother Martin joined the band on bass and they renamed themselves Spandau Ballet - taking their name from the grim German prison where the notorious Nazi Rudolph Hess was jailed.
During the mid-80s, Spandau Ballet continued to chart regularly with such hits as Only When You Leave, I'll Fly For You, Highly Strung, Round And Round, Fight For Ourselves, and Through The Barricades.
In May 1999, Hadley, Norman, and Keeble lost their fight to reclaim a share of £1 million in royalties from the band's songwriter Gary Kemp.
www.nostalgiacentral.com /music/spandauballet.htm   (577 words)

  
 Ballet @   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Inganzo Ballet dynamic teenage drummers musicians and dancers from Rwanda pr...
Ballet Hawaii's mission is to present, promote & develop dance in Hawaii.
Ballet Arts Minnesota strives to cultivate and advance ballet through ballet performances in traditional and contemporary forms.
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 JR.com: Spandau Ballet - Diamond in Music: New Romantic:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Spandau Ballet: Gary Kemp (vocals, guitar, keyboards, tablas); Martin Kemp (vocals, bass); John Keeble (vocals, drums); Steve Norman (vocals, percussion); Tony Hadley (vocals).
"Instinction" bears the soaring themes of Spandau's debut, but "She Loved Like Diamond" stands out for its overt commerciality, hinting at what was to come next for the band.
As part of Britain's short-lived New Romantic movement of the early '80s, Spandau Ballet initially combined futurist electro-pop with disco and post-punk influences.
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 Spandau Ballet - Gold
Spandau Ballet - 08 - To Cut A Long Story Short 3:21
Spandau Ballet - 13 - Round And Round 4:34
Spandau Ballet - 14 - Highly Strung 4:11
www.mogensgallardo.com /music/f6c92e76.html   (117 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Gold : The Best of Spandau Ballet: Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
In the days when boy bands played their own instruments, Spandau Ballet--a bunch of pretty boys from north London with kilts, shoulder pads, bad 1980s hair, eyeliner and unmistakable good looks--caused quite a stir and soon had both major record labels and teenage girls monitoring their every move.
Spandau Ballet were the best Band in early 80's with Duran Duran
Like Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet recorded an inovative New Wave debut album, which successfuly blended guitars and synths in a manor which made Ultravox a household name and has rarely been done since.
www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004UFTT   (1137 words)

  
 Lynn's Spandau Ballet Zone
One of the main bands and one of the best bands of this era in music was Spandau Ballet.
For those who are just discovering Spandau for the first time will realise that they were unique.
As one of the fortunate people who experienced Spandau Mania I would like to say that I am so glad that Spandau Ballet existed and feel so sorry that the 5 members could no longer be friends
www.lynnsplace.freeserve.co.uk /page6.html   (191 words)

  
 Spandau Ballet Reviews   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Spandau Ballet - Greatest Hits [Capitol] - Amazon.com 9 Customer Reviews.
That small coterie of early-'80s Britpop bands who were part of the New Romantic movement--a dressed-up and dance-oriented response to punk rock--have largely been dismissed as pretty boys whose affinity for hairspray and trend mongering outweighs their talent.
In the unlikely event that pop revisionists ever give the New Romantics their due, Spandau Ballet will be at the head of the queue.
www.iq451.com /music/spandau-ballet.htm   (230 words)

  
 Spandau Ballet Guestbook - A Bravenet.com Guestbook
This guestbook is now offering you the ability to receive a text-message notification when a new entry is posted.
Their music and style is unique and sets them apart from other bands.
Spandau is great, and the internet has opened all kinds of new Spandau doors.
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 The Spandau Ballet Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
"Once there were times..." when a band named Spandau Ballet ruled the world of New-Romantic Pop with Hits like "True", "Gold" and "Through The Barricades".
Meanwhile the five lads from Islington/London go their own ways, but to keep them in the minds of their fans (and we know there are still many of them out there!) we started this online-fanzine to inform you about the past, present and future of each of the band members.
Please click at one of the pictures to move on to the homepage of either Martin, Tony, Steve, John or Gary.
www.spandau-ballet.net   (96 words)

  
 VH1.com : Spandau Ballet : Artist Main
Add a link to your "Spandau Ballet" fan site on VH1.com!
Check out Spandau Ballet's movie page to watch trailers, see photos, find out about upcoming film projects and more!
E-commerce on this website is brought to you by MTVN Direct Inc.
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 Tower Records - True [ECD] [Remaster] - Spandau Ballet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
While Spandau Ballet's first two albums earned them European popularity, their third, TRUE, made them worldwide stars.
One couldn't really accuse the band of selling out, though, as the elegantly soulful ballad sound at the heart of TRUE played a role in their musical inspiration from the beginning (remember, the New Romantics were essentially soul boys, not rockers).
The title track, a glistening slow-dance classic, both literally and musically evocative of Marvin Gaye, was an international smash, and made Spandau Ballet a household name.
www.towerrecords.com /product.aspx?pfid=2796509   (250 words)

  
 Spandau Ballet Store   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Choose from a total of 23 Spandau Ballet items sorted alphabetically.
Spandau Ballet: Live From the National Exhibition Cen
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 Jive 55/Spandau Ballet
Since 1990, when the band split acrimoniously, individuals have all done their own things with varying degrees of success.
Hadley, Norman and Keeble toured regularly in 2002; after another round of court battles, the part of the band still active called themselves Hadley, Norman and Keeble – ex Spandau Ballet.
This trio’s careers had virtually dried up until 2001, although Hadley tried to continue with a number of solo releases.
www.jive.net.au /artists/spandau.html   (244 words)

  
 Ananova - Spandau Ballet may reunite
Eighties band Spandau Ballet are reportedly considering reforming.
The new romantics band will sign a record deal, make a new album then hit the road for an extensive tour.
A source told The Sun: "Spandau Ballet have seen the success of Duran Duran and want to get in on the action.
www.ananova.com /entertainment/story/sm_895297.html?menu=   (233 words)

  
 Spandau Ballet - True - Last.fm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-06)
Music > Spandau Ballet > Absolute Love Classics (disc 2) > True
7,790 people have listened to True by Spandau Ballet.
Of all 13,650 people that have listened to songs by Spandau Ballet, this represents 57.1%.
www.last.fm /music/Spandau+Ballet/_/True   (111 words)

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