Tony Hadley rose to international fame in the 1980s as the lead singer of new wave band Spandau Ballet, delivering iconic hits including True, Gold and Through The Barricades.
The 65-year-old is renowned for his powerful, expressive vocals and has enjoyed a successful solo career since leaving the band, whilst also pursuing stage work and radio presenting.
Mr Hadley recently joined the push to save The Rose & Thistle in Haddenham near Thame, over the Oxfordshire border in Buckinghamshire.
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Villagers are aiming to reopen the historic coaching inn, which dates back to the 18th century, but closed in 2019.
At the time of writing, The Rose & Thistle Reborn campaign has raised over £65,000, which is around 10 per cent of the required total sum of £750,000.
Mr Hadley has urged people to buy shares to back the crowdfunding campaign and said: “It’s a fantastic little pub – I have been there many times in the past.
“We have to preserve our village and small town pubs.”
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This drive to help reestablish the pub comes amid the announcement of a new UK tour for Mr Hadley later this year.
The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026 sees a set of 19 dates up and down the country, including Oxford’s New Theatre on November 12.
After last year’s sold-out shows, the tour will bring Mr Hadley back with performances of classic jazz numbers, swing standards and 1980s hits delivered in his signature powerful vocals, accompanied by the TH Band and a complete brass section.
Concert-goers can look forward to iconic tracks from music legends such as Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Elvis Presley, as well as his big band interpretations of True, Gold, and Through The Barricades.
