Martin Kemp has joined the great Britpop debate โ and his pick is clear, the Spandau Ballet star prefers Oasis over Blur.
Martin Kemp, bassist of Spandau Ballet, has weighed in on two of the UKโs biggest musical rivalries. In a recent interview with Radio X, he shared his thoughts on the Britpop era and his own experience with 80s music rivalries.
When asked to choose between Oasis and Blur, Kemp didnโt hesitate. โOasis,โ he said firmly. โDefinitely. Thatโs the music I connected with more.โ
Martin Kemp has joined the great Britpop debate โ and his pick is clear, the Spandau Ballet star prefers Oasis over Blur.
Oasis Win Kempโs Vote
For Kemp, the raw sound and emotional power of Oasis left a bigger mark than Blurโs more experimental approach. He explained that Oasisโs music felt more authentic and anthemic, tapping into something deep that still resonates today.
โI respect Blur, of course,โ he noted. โBut Oasis had that edge. Those songs just hit differently.โ
Britpop Influence Reaches Across Generations
Martin Kemp is best known for his role in 80s new wave icons Spandau Ballet, but his appreciation of 90s Britpop shows how deeply influential the genre became. Even musicians from different generations found themselves moved by the sound of bands like Oasis.
The Oasis vs. Blur debate was a cultural moment in the UK, dividing fans in schools, homes, and pubs. For Kemp, itโs clear where his loyalties lie.
A Look Back at the Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran Rivalry
During the interview, Kemp also looked back at his own bandโs rivalry with Duran Duran. While fans often saw it as a feud, Kemp explained it was more about healthy competition.
โIt pushed us to be better,โ he said. โWe respected each other, even if the press made it look dramatic.โ
Source: Radio X
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