Steve Norman is a member of the
1980's New Wave Pop Group,
Spandau Ballet,
along with
Tony Hadley,
John Keeble,
Gary Kemp, and
Martin Kemp. Steve is a proficient
multi-instrumentalist and, since the formation of
Spandau Ballet, has played guitar, bass,
percussion and, of course, his signature instrument the saxophone.
Steve Norman first tasted success when
Spandau Ballet reached the top five with
their Electronic Synth Pop New Wave debut single
'To Cut
A Long Story Short' (1980). Their album 'Journeys to Glory' was
innovative at the time and similar - yet original in its own right - to
bands like
The Human League
and
Depeche Mode. Steve was considered one
of the
'Blitz Kids' - or New Romantic Movement - who
frequented certain nightclubs in London during the 1980s. Other members
outside of
Spandau Ballet
include
Boy George,
David Jaymes,
Marilyn, and New Romantic vocalist
Steve Strange.
However,
Spandau Ballet were at the
height of their fame circa 1983/4, when they crossed over into more
mainstream pop and subsequently scored a succession of hit singles:
'True', 'Gold', and 'Only When You Leave' charted at number 1, 2, & 3
respectively; the albums 'True', 'Parade', and 'The Singles Collection'
similarly peaked at number 1, 2 & 3. Steve is famous for his short but
brilliant saxophone solos, most notably the solo break in the
international hit 'True'.
The album 'Through the Barricades' which shot into the UK top ten in
1986, showcases some of Steve's best saxophone playing, especially on
the top ten single
'Through the Barricades'. The album was an inspired
by the death of a
Spandau Ballet
crew member, who was killed in Northern Ireland.
Steve has remained a member of
Spandau Ballet, as well as working on
many solo projects. He released the single
'Once More' (2009) with
Spandau Ballet,
which climbed to the number 7 position.
Steve is co-writer of 'Once More'.
Spandau Ballet: Crashed Into Love(1990)as Steve Norman
Spandau Ballet: Be Free with Your Love(1989)as Steve Norman
Spandau Ballet: Raw(1988)as Steve Norman
Spandau Ballet: How Many Lies(1987)as Steve Norman
Soul Boys of the Western World(2014)
The World According to Kenny Everett(2015)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man(2009)
Greatest Pop Videos(2022)as Self
Britain's Favourite 80s Songs(2020)as Self
George Michael's Last Christmas(2020)as Self
13 Moments That Made Freddie Mercury and Queen(2019)as Self - Spandau Ballet musician and friend
Pop Quiz: The Comeback(2016)as Self
ABC News Breakfast(2008)as Self - Spandau Ballet
Pop Gold(2015)as Self
SingStar Party(2004)as Self
Top of the Pops 2(1994)as Self
100 Greatest Number One Singles(2001)
