Musically, New Romantics spawned many bands. Blitz owners Steve Strange and Rusty Egan joined Billy Currie and Midge Ure of Ulltravox to form Visage. Boy George and Marilyn worked in the cloakroom of The Blitz; George obviously formed Culture Club while Marilyn became a well known and loved solo artist. As with most things, the movement moved out from London to other regions and soon New Romantics popped up in other places. *Bands such as Adam and the Ants, Ultravox, Japan, Visage, Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran were labeled New Romantics whether they were or not. The actual term New Romantic is disputably reported to have been coined by Richard James Burgess (studio drummer, producer & author) in an interview with reference to Spandau Ballet.
Speaking of Spandau Ballet, as previously stated, they were New Romantics. Indeed, they debuted at the Blitz and were patrons before that. Their debut was actually headlining the Blitz’s Christmas party in 1979. The band had been invited to play after exclusively inviting Strange et al to come and see them play. The played To Cut A Long Story Short and needless to say, impressed their audience.