It seemed like just another typically busy morning on that day back in August 1983 when the infamous telephone call came, "hello" I said - unaware of the drama that was about to unfold. As the words rang in my ear, I remember my jaw almost hit the floor as the manager said "Limahl we are all here, we have just had a meeting and we have decided to carry on without you"

I was totally gob smacked and whatever he might have said immediately after that became a blur as I tried to take it all in. I simply couldn't believe it. My diary was literally rammed with anything and everything to do with Kajagoogoo for at least the next year ahead, after all I was their lead singer and there were tours, recordings, songwriting, hell my complete existence. In a split second, all that I had worked so hard for and been so instrumental in putting together was being annihilated. My heart raced, for some peculiar reason I pictured my empty diary, I guess I had derived so much pleasure from proudly filling up its empty pages.

My mind whirled frantically, I was in utter disbelief but the overwhelming emotion was anger, mainly toward the manager at first but later as I mulled over the 'betrayal' I was especially angry at my four professional colleagues who I had viewed not only as friends but almost as family. I had such respect for them as musicians so I couldn't help wondering where were their feelings and respect for me ? Together we had achieved so much, from rehearsing at the printing factory in Leighton Buzzard to performing for thousands of enthusiastic and dedicated fans all over the world, whilst selling records by the millions.

What the hell was going on ? Surely as human beings, this life changing journey we had come through together must have created unfaltering, strong bonds between us ?

Well I can honestly say that in my heart it definitely had. I was proud of Kajagoogoo and there was no other way to see this.

I could almost see the managers face smirking as he said the words to me, for some strange reason there had been some small rivalry between us and I can only think he must have seen me as some sort of threat after I had spoken to the band members regarding some of his business decisions.

In reality a manager usually works for the band and earns a percentage, around 20% is the norm but of course it is a team effort and I was definitely a team player, I always have been, I learned it years before in theatre. A group of people put their energies and talents together which hopefully culminates in a successful performance for an audience, the stage performers are also very much supported by another group of skilled people behind the scenes, the production crew......it really is a team effort.

In hindsight, the original manager of Kajagoogoo (who I shall not name) was far too young and inexperienced. He was a old friend of the band from their home town of Leighton Buzzard who offered to take on the role of 'manager' when one was needed. I believe he was also instrumental in the split when he really should have been been resisting it. I couldn't help but shake my head many years later when I learned that he had eventually been less than honest with the finances of the other band members.

So there you have it, that was the premature demise of 'Kajagoogoo'.

However - the Kajagoogoo story doesn't end there anymore.

8th March 2008

Announcement from Limahl:

Hi folks, if you've heard the rumours, I'm happy to report they're true - Kajagoogoo have reunited !!

It has probably been one of the longest divorces in British 80's Pop-Music, but finally after a staggering 25 years and I might add, with all five original members on board - we have remarried and renewed our vows ;-)

Please visit kajagoogoo.com or myspace to view the latest news/info and personal messages from each of the guys.

Here is my own personal message from earlier this year - on the official Kajagoogoo/MySpace webpages.

No one is more surprised than me about the Kajagoogoo reunion, amazing really!! I was resigned to the fact that it would probably never happen, especially after the previous false starts in 1998 & 2003. For years we barely spoke then suddenly there we all were in February 2008 at the house of our new manager, reminiscing, joking and discussing the future - WOW !! I think perhaps he has banged all our heads together and shook off the dust n' crap. I think too we have all realised that life is NOT a rehearsal !!

I am genuinely excited about performing the old catalogue again - some of which I haven't sang for 20 years (WOW again). How did that happen, I'm only in my mid 20's surely ;-)

I have been really overwhelmed by the reaction of fans from all over the world who are sooooooo enthusiastic - it's fantastic to know we have pleased so many people. Now we have several new challenges ahead of us and I'm relishing them all, especially getting down to writing some HOT new toons - which after all, is the main we reason we teamed up all those years ago (1981).

2008 is already turning out to be a very interesting year - can't wait to show you the fab new photos we did last week with the maestro photographer 'Mike Prior' - have a great spring and summer everyone - see u soon ;-)

Best wishes.

Limahl