Gary Kemp is one of the UK’s most successful songwriters of the past 40 years. As guitarist and founding member of the most influential and iconic band of the 80s, Spandau Ballet, he was responsible for writing the words and music for 23 hit singles and albums, including modern day standards like True and Gold. Gary’s songs have had an extraordinary combined total of over 500 weeks in the charts and are hits all over the world. They’ve generated over 25 million record sales and the songs were part of the soundtrack to the 80s. Last year, he received the BMI Icon Award at the 2023 BMI London Awards for his contributions to popular culture and music.
In recent years, Gary has become synonymous with the Rockonteurs podcast which he hosts with fellow musician Guy Pratt, interviewing music legends and becoming the most listened to music podcast in the UK. He and Guy have also been part of the acclaimed Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets
Gary Kemp
It’s already been a month since ‘This Destination’ came out… From the recording of ‘This Destination’ to the press I did for it, it’s been a pleasure to bring ‘This Destination’ to you! #ThisDestination #NewMusic
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Gary Kemp
Do you know when and where these photos were taken? Hint: it was a solo performance I did of 'Through the Barricades' before its recording 🎸
#80s #80sMusic
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Gary Kemp
‘The Face Magazine: Culture Shift’ exhibition at @nationalportraitgallery 😊 It was great bumping into some fantastic people, like Felix Howard (boy in famous Jamie Morgan pic), and Nick Logan, the creator of the magazine. Also came across this photo of Martin and I, taken by the incredible Graham Smith in 81’.
#80sMusic #80s #80sFashion
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Gary Kemp
Guy Pratt and I had a great chat with this man, Billy Duffy , this morning for our Rockonteurs show. SO many amazing stories from his life as one of rock and roll’s great guitarists. @Tofficial #TheCult
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Gary Kemp
Thank you to everyone who came down to my Q&A + Album playback at Pryzm with my brother Martin Kemp 🙌🏻 It was incredible meeting you all, and your response to the album has been fantastic. What was your favourite moment of the evening?
#ThisDestination #NewMusic
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Gary Kemp
Have you got your ticket for the Q&A + album playback at Pryzm, Kingston on Tuesday 4th Feb?! I'll be hanging back at the end, I'd love to try and meet as many of you as possible and get some pictures 📸 Get your album ticket bundle via the link in bio.
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Gary Kemp
A 1984 version of me… This was during Spandau’s Parade World Tour 🎸
#Throwback #SpandauBallet
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Gary Kemp
1980. This photo was taken in St Tropez at Le Papagayo club, right before we returned to London and played HMS Belfast.
#SpandauBallet #80s
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Gary Kemp
I'm glad to announce that I will be presenting #SoundsOfThe80s on Saturday, 25th January on @bbcradio2 and @BBCSounds while Gary Davies takes a break. I’d love for you to get involved with the show, here's how:
🎶 My 80s: Choose your top 4 Spandau Ballet tracks from the 80s, and I’ll play them on the show.
❤️ The Sloppy Bit: Send in your romantic dedications to feature in this part of the programme.
📩 Or, if you just fancy a shoutout or have a question for me, you can email me at gary@bbc.co.uk by Monday, 20th January to take part.
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Gary Kemp
I’m excited to announce I’ll be doing a Q&A + album playback at Pryzm Kingston on Tuesday 4th Feb hosted by my brother Martin Kemp. I can’t wait for you to hear This Destination and answer all your questions 😊 Pre-order the album and get a ticket tomorrow @ 11am: tinyurl.com/4sd346k9
Banquet Records
#ThisDestination
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