Spandau Ballet film looks style, love and falling out in the 1980s
- 10 years ago
They were one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s.
Their New Romantic style and classic songs helped define the era.
And now Spandau Ballet are bringing out a documentary showing the highs and lows of their careers.
The five bandmates were on the red carpet for the European premiere of 'Soul Boys of the Western World'.
It combines newsreel footage and self-shot material to show their rise through the music scene.
Spandau Ballet were part of the Blitz Club scene in London - which was home of the New Romantic movement.
Soundbite, Spandau Ballet Performer, Martin Kemp, saying (English):
"Yeah, I mean there's been a lot talked about it in the past, you know, over the years, but for us at the time it was about, I suppose it was about hedonism, wasn't it? Just about making the most of every day and just having a good time with it."
The band's hits like 'True' and 'Gold' made it to number one in the charts.
But behind the music there wer
Their New Romantic style and classic songs helped define the era.
And now Spandau Ballet are bringing out a documentary showing the highs and lows of their careers.
The five bandmates were on the red carpet for the European premiere of 'Soul Boys of the Western World'.
It combines newsreel footage and self-shot material to show their rise through the music scene.
Spandau Ballet were part of the Blitz Club scene in London - which was home of the New Romantic movement.
Soundbite, Spandau Ballet Performer, Martin Kemp, saying (English):
"Yeah, I mean there's been a lot talked about it in the past, you know, over the years, but for us at the time it was about, I suppose it was about hedonism, wasn't it? Just about making the most of every day and just having a good time with it."
The band's hits like 'True' and 'Gold' made it to number one in the charts.
But behind the music there wer