"Kemp has just turned 65. But, far from retiring, he has surprised everyone with a beautiful solo album, which is the third in his discography under his own name. Titled This Destination, it delves into the mysteries of life and the dark sides of adulthood. In a phone conversation with EL PAIS, the author of the new album is adamant: We write our best stuff when we're older, but we have our hits when we're younger and that's sort of normal."
"However, the great creative genius behind the legendary Spandau Ballet was Hadley's fellow Londoner, Gary Kemp. The blond guitarist (stage right) was the author of practically the entire repertoire that made the quintet popular: Gold, True, Communication, To Cut a Long Story Short, Paint Me Down and a long string of hits that are unforgettable among those who were youngsters in the 1980s."
Gary Kemp was the primary songwriter behind Spandau Ballet's major hits, including Gold, True, Communication, To Cut a Long Story Short, and Paint Me Down. Kemp recently turned 65 and released his third solo album, This Destination, which examines life's mysteries and the darker sides of adulthood. Kemp remains surprised that, outside the United Kingdom, recognition mostly centers on his youthful success with Spandau Ballet. In the UK, Kemp also works as a film and theatre actor, joined the Pink Floyd tribute band Saucerful of Secrets, and hosts the Rockonteurs podcast featuring in-depth musician interviews. Kemp believes creative output improves with age, even if hits arrive in youth.
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