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Martin and Shirlie Kemp’s love story subject of new memoir

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May 20, 2020
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Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp and his wife Shirlie will open up on their decades-long relationship in a new memoir.

Shirlie and Martin Kemp: It’s a Love Story sees the Gold hitmaker and Pepsi and Shirlie singer discuss the highs and lows of their life and career, after more than 30 years of marriage.

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“From Wham! to Spandau Ballet, from success to chaos in the blink of an eye – Martin and I are two ordinary people who have been on an extraordinary adventure together,” says Shirlie.

“Through it all, our commitment to each other and to our family is what has always mattered the most.”

Publishers Mirror Books tweeted: “We’re beyond thrilled to be publishing Shirlie and Martin Kemp: It’s a Love Story by @realmartinkemp and @Shirliekemp.

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— Martin Kemp (@realmartinkemp) May 20, 2020

“Music’s most iconic couple tell their story of life behind the headlines, the triumph, the tragedy and their secret to everlasting love.”

Shirlie and Martin Kemp: It’s a Love Story, released October 29, 2020, is available to pre-order at Amazon now.

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