A MAJOR band from the eighties have just revealed that they haven’t only broken up, but that they also won’t be performing again.
It comes nearly two years after the group when they met up together in after attending the .
Erasure have split up and won’t be performing againCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Vince Clarke, part of the iconic 80s duo, revealed the news in an interviewCredit: Getty – Contributor
Erasure were responsible for some utterly iconic tunes back in their day, many of which have stood the test of time.
But now they’ve revealed that they have not only split up, but that they have already performed their final gig.
Speaking to The New Cue newsletter , Erasure’s Vince Clarke spoke about the decision to stop touring and how it wasn’t an easy choice.
Vince was asked: “What’s the bravest career decision you’ve ever made?,” in an interview with the outlet.
To which Vince responded: “To stop touring.”
He then continued to explain the reasoning behind the decision in more depth.
Vince elaborated: “What happened was [Erasure singer] and myself, we did these fan shows before Christmas and they were great but…
“It’s difficult to explain… the simple answer would be is I just don’t want to be really old and going onstage!
“I just don’t want to do it anymore.”
The pair released their first album together in 1985Credit: Getty – Contributor
Vince and Andy sent fans rushing to conclusions of a reunion years ago after posting a vague post online with the caption: “plotting and planning.”
The thrilled fans on X, who immediately started speculating what they had up their sleeves.
“Let’s GO! Gotta see Erasure again live soon, it’s been way too long!” wrote one fan.
“So thrilled you two are still working together all these years later,” said a second.
A third noted: “New album? Would kill for a follow up to Erasure”
Erasure released their debut album Wonderland in 1985, and in the following year they broke into the UK charts with their single, Sometimes.
Since that time, they have released a staggering 19 albums, with their last being 2022’s Day-Glo.
They won Best British Group at the 1989 Brit Awards, with other hit tracks including A Little Respect, Always, Chains of Love and Breath of Life.
Andy went on to have a successful solo career, while Vince Clarke became a founding member of two more iconic bands, Depeche Mode and Yazoo.
Vince was candid about just not wanting to do it anymoreCredit: Getty
Their biggest song together was called A Little RespectCredit: Rex 
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