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Gary James Kemp (born 16 October 1959) is an English songwriter, musician and actor, best known as the lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and principal songwriter for the new wave band Spandau Ballet.
The official website of singer/songwriter and actor Gary Kemp. Contains the latest news, blog, tour dates, music, official stores and contact information.
Actor: The Bodyguard. Gary Kemp was born in Islington, London in October 1959. On his 10th birthday, he got his first guitar from his parents. In the 70s, he and his younger brother, Martin Kemp, went to learn drama at Anna Scher's acting school. Then, in 1978, Gary Kemp formed "The Makers".
Actor: The Bodyguard. Gary Kemp was born in Islington, London in October 1959. On his 10th birthday, he got his first guitar from his parents. In the 70s, he and his younger brother, Martin Kemp, went to learn drama at Anna Scher's acting school. Then, in 1978, Gary Kemp formed "The Makers".
The band's classic lineup featured Gary Kemp on guitar, synthesiser and backing vocals; his brother, Martin Kemp, on bass; vocalist Tony Hadley; saxophonist Steve Norman; and drummer John Keeble. Gary Kemp was also the band's songwriter.
Gary Kemp has become one of pop’s most successful songwriters, responsible for the words and music of all of Spandau Ballet’s 23 hit singles, including classics like True, Gold and Through The Barricades.
Rockonteurs Podcast with Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt. Sun, June 09, 2024. Read More. Soul Boys Of The Western World on AMC+. Sat, April 13, 2024. Read More
Gary Kemp. Guitar. Born on 16th October 1959, Gary grew up in Islington, London, on the tougher side of the Essex Road. He first started playing guitar and writing at the age of eleven, but decided he wanted to be in a band after watching Bowie throw his arm around Mick Ronson and sing abut a starman.
Gary Kemp has become one of pop’s most successful songwriters, responsible for the words and music of all of Spandau Ballet’s 23 hit singles, including classics like True, Gold and Through The Barricades.
Oct 3, 2023 · Last night at the 2023 BMI London Awards, Spandau Ballet ’s principal songwriter and guitarist Gary Kemp was honoured with a prestigious Icon Award at a ceremony in London, in the same year...
