80s singing legend shares heartfelt message amid battle

Tony Hadley rose to international fame as the lead singer of the new wave group, 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.

He 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.

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.”

Now, the singer has shared a heartfelt message to his fans whilst speaking with the Oxford Mail’s sister paper, the Worcester News.

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This comes ahead of his performance at Upton’s Sunshine Festival in Upton, which will take place on Sunday, August 30.

“Myself and the fabulous TH Band will be playing at the Sunshine Festival – the sun will be shining – It will be a beautiful day.

“There are so many great acts on. It is going to be absolutely fabulous.

“I am looking forward to the backstage, which is going to be fantastic, but getting on stage and playing to you guys is going to be brilliant.”