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The band Spandau Ballet was founded in 1979. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in Islington. Generally, music journalists would define Spandau Ballet’s style within the genre/s of new wave, blue-eyed soul, and other rock music.
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Abc
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The Human League
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Culture Club
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Paul Young
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Howard Jones
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Ultravox
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Duran Duran
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Heaven 17
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Yazoo
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Frankie Goes To Hollywood
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Go West
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Belouis Some
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What Genre is Spandau Ballet?
Spandau Ballet genre is not easily defined. Music magazines and journalists have different opinions on a clearly defined genre for Spandau Ballet. However, many describe the style within the genre/s of new wave, blue-eyed soul, and other rock music.