EIGHTIES music fans could be in for a treat after two music legends sparked reunion rumours.
The pop stars were snapped while hanging out and it is now hoped their band are getting back together.
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The musicians in question are Gary Kemp and John Keeble from Spandau Ballet.
The band, famous for songs including Gold and True, have not recorded music together for seven years.
But taking to Instagram this week, Gary caught the attention of fans after meeting up with bandmate John.
The pair were snapped with their arms around each other as Gary told his followers on Instagram: “Just spent the day with this fella!”
Replying, one excited fan commented: “Looking well. Must be time for some tour dates GK!”
Another added: “Lovely news!! What are you planning?”
A third said: “That fellow is the ‘glue’ in Spandau Ballet. Go work together again and enjoy music together.”
And someone else chimed in: “Love this. We need a tour @garyjkemp @spandauballet.”
Spandau Ballet exploded onto the music scene following their first gig in London in 1979.
The original line-up was Gary on guitar, his brother Martin on bass, Tony Hadley on lead vocals, saxophonist Steve Norman and John on the drums.
They quickly became one of the most successful bands of the New Romantic era and even performed at the Live Aid charity concert in 1985.
The group enjoyed a string of top 10 albums and singles, selling 25 million albums worldwide.
But behind the scenes, tensions flared in the group.
In 1990, the band played their final gig together and announced they were taking a break.
Their split lasted a staggering 19 years and, during this time, Steve Norman and John sued guitarist Gary for a share of the band’s songwriting royalties.
The case went to the High Court and Gary – who wrote all of the songs – won, saying the experience was “like walking away from a car crash – you’re glad to be alive but mortified and shocked by the wreckage”.
The others had believed they had a “gentleman’s agreement” to share the profits with Gary.
Tony said after the verdict was delivered: “Let this be a serious lesson to any up and coming artist or band. No matter how good mates you are or whether you were at school together, get a contract.”
Three years later, the band returned to court in an argument over the right to use the name Spandau Ballet.
However, despite all going their separate ways, the group announced they were reforming in 2009.
Fans were thrilled and Spandau Ballet quickly sold out a tour, netting each of them a reported £12million each.
The group continued working together for another eight years but, in 2017, Tony shocked fans by announcing he was quitting.
He said: “Due to circumstances beyond my control, it is with deep regret that I am required to state that I am no longer a member of the band Spandau Ballet, and as such I will not be performing with this band in the near future.”
Hitting back with their own statement, the rest of the group said: “Much to our frustration, Tony had made it clear in September 2016 that he didn’t want to work with the band anymore.
“This has not changed and 2015 was the last time we were able to perform or work with him. So we have now made the decision to move on as a band.”
In 2018, Spandau Ballet recruited a new lead singer Ross William Wild and released their single Through The Barricades.
They also performed a string of European dates and a one-off show at the Hammersmith Apollo. In 2019, Ross quit the band.
Tony, meanwhile, has never wavered from his decision to leave and has a successful solo career.
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