The Spice Girls are a pop group that became youth idols in the early 90s. During the existence of the musical group, they managed to sell more than 80 million of their albums.
The girls were able to conquer not only the British, but also the world show business.
History and composition of the group
One day, music managers Lindsey Casborne, Bob and Chris Herbert wanted to create a new group in the music world that could compete with the bored boy bands.
Lindsey Casborne, Bob and Chris Herbert were on the lookout for attractive vocalists. The producers wanted to create an exclusively female team. And it is worth noting that music managers were looking for vocalists in the most unusual places.
Producers place an ad in a regular newspaper. Of course, they were able to organize a classic casting. However, Lindsey Casborne, Bob and Chris Herbert were looking for unpromoted soloists, without communication and a lot of money. Managers processed more than 400 profiles of girls. The final line-up of the Spice Girls was established in 1994.
By the way, initially the musical group was called Touch. The line-up included such soloists as Geri Halliwell, Victoria Adams (now known as Victoria Beckham), Michelle Stevenson, Melanie Brown and Melanie Chisholm.
The producers understood that the first single and subsequent rehearsals would help decide who to keep in the group and who would be better off leaving. So, after some time, Michelle Stevenson leaves the musical group. The producers decided that the girl did not look at all organically in the group. The music managers contacted Abigail Keys and offered her a place in the band. However, she did not last long in the group.
The producers already wanted to open the casting again. But Emma Bunton came to the aid of the managers, who took a place in the women's musical group. In 1994, the composition of the group was fully approved.
The soloists of the formed group looked as organic as possible. The producers made a big bet on the appearance of the girls. The beautiful and flexible bodies of the soloists of the musical group attracted the attention of the male half of music lovers. Fans tried to imitate the appearance of the singers, copying the make-up and clothing style.
The beginning of the musical career of the Spice Girls
The soloists of the group begin to try to record the first tracks. But at the working stage, it becomes clear that producers and singers “look” at music and the development of the team in different ways. Touch made the decision to terminate their contract with music managers.
After the girls broke the contract with the producers, the soloists decide to change the name of the group. The girls opted for the creative pseudonym Spice.
But as it turned out, such a group has already worked in the open spaces of show business. Therefore, to Spice, the girls also added girls. The talented Syson Fuller became the new producer of the group.
In 1996, the musical group officially presents their debut album Spice. Shortly before the release of the record, the girls record the single "Wannabe" and a video for the same musical composition. A month before the official release of the album, the Spice Girls will present the song "Say You'll Be There".
After some time, the band's debut album will go platinum. Interestingly, the soloists of the musical group did not expect such recognition.
Later, the debut album will once again go platinum 7 times in the United States of America and 10 times in the UK. In order not to miss this wave of recognition and popularity, in 1996 the girls recorded their third single "2 Become 1".
In the fall of 1997, the Spice Girls will present their second studio album to fans. In terms of the style of performance of musical compositions, the album does not differ from the debut disc. But, the main difference is "inside". Some of the songs included in the second disc, the girls wrote on their own. The second disc brings similar success.
Release of the film by the Spice Girls
The girls are actively developing their musical career. In addition to music, they release the film "SpiceWorld", which was presented at the Cannes Film Festival.
Following the presentation of the film project, the Spice Girls perform at the birthday of Prince Charles. This event only increases the popularity of the musical group.
In support of the second album, the girls go on tour with The SpiceWorld world tour. The soloists of the musical group managed to visit Canada, the USA, as well as other major European countries.
Tickets for each concert were bought out long before the start. And the seats at the show in Los Angeles ended 7 minutes after the start of sales.
At the end of the spring of 1998, the beautiful and charming Geri Halliwell left the group. For many fans, this news came as a real shock.
The soloist commented on her choice by saying that from now on she will pursue a solo career. But her partners said that Geri Halliwell began the so-called star fever.
The threat of the breakup of the Spice Girls
Inside the group, the air gradually heats up. Fans do not even realize that very soon, the musical group will cease to exist at all. After the departure of Geri Halliwell, the Spice Girls will present a new video for the song "Viva Forever". In this clip, Jerry still managed to “light up”.
The girls worked for 2 whole years on the release of their third studio album. In 2000, the group presented the disc "Forever". This is the brightest and most successful work of the Spice Girls.
After the presentation of such a successful third album, the band takes a long break. The girls have not officially announced the breakup of the musical group. However, each of the participants embarked on a solo career.
Only in 2007, the Spice Girls presented "Greatest Hits", which brought together the best creations of the group since 1995 and 2 new songs - "Voodoo" and "Headlines". In support of the fresh collection, the soloists of the musical group arrange a world tour. Most of the concerts of the soloist of the group were canceled due to personal problems.
In 2012, the singers performed at the closing of the Summer Olympics. In 2012, the soloists of the group performed the musical composition "Spice Up Your Life", and nothing more was heard from the Spice Girls. However, the girls again did not officially announce the breakup of the group.
spice girls now
In the winter of 2018, information was leaked to the press that the Spice Girls had united again and were planning to launch a concert program. This news did not surprise anyone, since in 2016 there were already such promises, but they never materialized in reality.
By the way, in 2018 they actively tried to enter the stage. Many fans were shocked by the disrespectful attitude of the soloists towards the fans. The girls were repeatedly late for their own concerts, and in some cities they were completely canceled, despite the fact that the tickets were bought up.
In 2018, Victoria Beckham denied reports of an upcoming Spice Girls world tour. Girls do not plan yet to go on stage and record new albums.
The fan is left to enjoy the old songs and clips of the soloists of the musical group.
