Biography
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'.
