What’s more, it doesn’t particularly sound like a mutual parting-of-ways, if his short but to-the-point statement on Twitter is anything to go by.
“I am no longer a member of the band Spandau Ballet & will not be performing with the band in the future,” he said, adding that it was “with deep regret” that he is no longer a member.
A statement from Tony Hadley :- I am no longer a member of the band Spandau Ballet & will not be performing with the band in the future.
Fans and other musicians reacted with surprise:
@TheTonyHadley You always will be the voice of Spandau Ballet though Tony , and that’s something that can’t be denied .
@TheTonyHadley You were Spandau ballet… ⚘ please keep simging…
@TheTonyHadley So sorry to hear this. Hope you can work it out.
@TheTonyHadley Out of the blue and with no explanation don’t the fans deserve more? So no more use of the #SB material as a solo artist either I presume?
A statement from Tony Hadley :- I am no longer a member of the band Spandau Ballet & will not be performing with the band in the future. pic.twitter.com/KcuNGTtSFn
You’ll notice it’s only one sentence. I think @TheTonyHadley found it hard to write the next line#StrongHumourhttps://twitter.com/TheTonyHadley/status/881833491318673409 …
@TheTonyHadley Tony, you are Spandau Ballet, without you there is no band.
@TheTonyHadley I’m so sad to hear this news, SB without your fabulous voice just don’t match up
SB fan for 34 years, will support you always
The band, which reformed in 2009, last embarked on a world tour in 2015.