Talk:Spandau Ballet
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[edit] Origin of the name "Spandau Ballet"
Apparently the name originated with the post-WW2 Spandau prison. When they hung Nazi prisoners for war crimes, their bodies were said to do the "Spandau Ballet" as they jerked on the end of the rope.
At one point, Rudolph Hess was the sole occupant of Spandau Prison, making the idea of a balet there seem incredibly gothic and creepy. This is probably way off, but has anyone compared Spandau and Spandex (hope I made you laugh...)--Tednor 06:05, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Also in world war one; the Spandau was the eponymus name of a gun used in the German trenches. The British troops were said to doo the spandau Ballet when they were continuously machine gunned
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I am formulating the ideas behind the Def Classic Mix definition, and I swear I remember a version of "Gold" which was vaguely similar to this style. If anyone has it, could they please drop me a line here at my Wiki user page. If the remix were to be in that style, it would be among the very first of such treatments and very important. It's been over 20 years since I've owned or listened to it so I may be just totally off. Thanks in Advance!--Tednor 06:05, 1 December 2006 (UTC)
Martin Kemp is NOT Ross Kemp's brother!! Can someone PLEASE correct this!! Thanks
213.249.245.248 14:43, 5 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Spandau Ballet tribute band to play Sheffield City Hall
Hello to all readers and in particular, to lovers of live music who remember the 1980's.
The Spandau Ballet tribute band is coming to Sheffield in September 2007 ! Whether you are 18 or 48 you will have heard of, and know of, the reputation and music of this band.
"Highly Strung" is the world's only Spandau Ballet tribute band and will be appearing at Sheffield City Hall (the Memorial Hall) on evening of Thursday 20th September 2007.
From the powerful "Fight for ourselves", "To cut a long story short", "Chant No.1" to the rhythm of "Communication", "Lifeline", "Round and round" to the classic slow dances of "True" and "Through the barricades". See, hear and listen to them live once again with many more.
We are a fully self-contained performance combining the 7 strong showband with the superb soundalike vocals of Tony Hadley.
All band members are local/South Yorkshire based and your local support is welcome.
Our band website is: www.highly-strung-tribute-band.co.uk
We have the backing/support of some of its ex-members and its various fan clubs and work closely with them in what we do, in order to achieve the excellent live performances we remember them for.
For ticket information and availability and for other venue information, please contact Tony Hutchinson on 07896 683620.
Thanks for reading.......We hope to see you soon
Spandauman 14:16, 1 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Song Box
In order to keep with other music articles, can someone re-arrange the singles into a box format? I don't know how. I also vote that the above comment is advertising and should be deleted. Naysie 00:18, 23 March 2007 (UTC)
