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Martin John Kemp

6' (1.83 m)

(14 November 1988 - present) 2 children

Played bass in the 1980s pop group Spandau Ballet.

Has a pin in his arm.

His wife Shirlie Holliman was a back up singer of the band Wham! and was one half of the duo Pepsi & Shirlie.

His bandmates in Spandau Ballet were Tony Hadley, John Keeble and Steve Norman.

Has a metal plate in his head due to a brain tumor that was removed, not due to a motorcycle crash as is believed by some.

His brother Gary Kemp was the guitarist, synthesizer player and songwriter of Spandau Ballet.

Announced in July 2001 that he was leaving Eastenders when his contract runs out in April 2002

Children with Shirley: Daughter Harley and son Roman

He was a guest call taker for the phone lines of the donations to The Prince's Trust 30th Birthday: Live.

Ex brother-in-law of Sadie Frost.

Has his own production company Black & Blue Films.

He was introduced to his wife Shirlie by singer George Michael. Shirlie had been one of his backing singers and remained a close friend.

He considers "Through the Barricades" to be Spandau Ballet's best song.

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