80s singing legend Tony Hadley has broken his silence after a split from his iconic band, Spandau Ballet.
The 65-year-old rose to international fame as the lead singer of the new wave group, delivering iconic hits including True, Gold and Through The Barricades.
Mr Hadley is renowned for his powerful, expressive vocals and has enjoyed a successful solo career since leaving the band, whilst also pursuing stage work and radio presenting.
The singer, who will perform at Sunshine Festival in Upton on Severn on August 30, recently joined the push to save The Rose & Thistle in Haddenham near Thame, over the Oxfordshire border in Buckinghamshire.
Villagers are aiming to reopen the historic coaching inn, which dates back to the 18th century, but closed in 2019.
Mr Hadley has urged people to buy shares to back the crowdfunding campaign and said: “It’s a fantastic little pub – I have been there many times in the past.
“We have to preserve our village and small town pubs.”
Now, the singer has opened up about splitting from Spandau Ballet during a new interview with Blue News.
Mr Hadley was asked what it was like for him to leave the group and whether it was emotionally difficult.
He replied: “Not really. I just reached the point in 2017 where I knew I couldn’t do it anymore.
“I’ve been a solo artist for much longer than I’ve ever been part of Spandau Ballet.
“I have great musicians around me, I’m working on a new big band album and touring worldwide – I love where I am today.”