To Cut a Long Story Short : My Autobiography

To Cut a Long Story Short : My Autobiography

In this autobiography Tony Hadley, lead singer of 80s band Spandau Ballet, reveals the highs and lows of his 20-year career in music. At the height of New Romantic fever, classic songs such as "True", "Through the Barricades" and "Gold" earned Hadley, with his good looks and stage presence, a legion of teenage fans around the world. He appeared to have it all, and then he lost it. After a series of bitter rows, Spandau Ballet split. Along with former bandmates John Keeble and Steve Normal, Hadley launched a legal battle against Gary Kemp over royalties - and lost. Professionally his life was in disarray. Personally he was beset by tragedy. His father died. His wife suffered miscarriages. Yet Tony has emerged intact. His fanbase has remained loyal to him through the years - as evidenced by his popularity on "Reborn in the USA", which he won. This book provides a great slice of 80s nostalgia.