MUSIC: The Spice Girls

British Pop sensation The Spice Girls became the biggest girl group of all time in the 1990s, holding the top of the charts around the world. They managed an incredible nine number one singles in the UK, including big hits like Wannabe, Who Do You Think You Are, Spice Up Your Life, and Viva Forever. These feisty songs, the individuality of the five female members, their playful rule breaking attitude and shouting girl power at every opportunity was a breath of fresh air with the mainly boy bands of the time, and they became icons and role models for young people. To celebrate the 30th year since the group started, British Royal Mail has released a postage stamp collection in their honour. The Spice Girls formed in 1993 when five young women responded to an ad in a magazine for a female pop group. The five, who would later become known by their individual ‘spice name’ were Geri Halliwell (Ginger), Melanie Chisolm (Sporty), Victoria Adams (Posh), Melanie Brown (Scary) and Emma Bunton (Baby). Each had a background in dancing, acting, or singing and were chosen from hundreds of women who auditioned. After breaking away from their first manager, this brought […]