Music: boy- and girlbands

This week we will discuss 90’s music, each time we will go over a different genre. Today we will talk about different boy- and girl bands that were successful in the nineties.

Maybe the most well-known girl band is of course the Spice Girls, which originated in 1994. Their first big hit was “Wannabe” (1996), which created world fame for them. They have sold over 75 million records, making them the best-selling female group of all time. Each of the five Spice Girls had a different character and nickname. Which Spice Girl are you? Do the quiz here: Click Click!

The group split up in 2000, only to reunite in 2007 and splitting up again in 2008. According to latest news there are planning to reunite once again.

Spice Girls; then and now. Find the 10 differences! ^_^ 

The best selling boy band off all time is the Backstreet Boys (BSB), with having sold over more than 130 million records worldwide. BSB formed in 1993 and became famous with their 1996 debut album "Backstreet Boys". They took a break form 2002 to 2005, when they came back with the album "Never Gone". In 2006 Kevin Richardson left BSB and the remaining 4 members are still active today. Other well-known boy bands from the nineties are: New Kids on the Block, Take That, Boyzone, 'N Sync, 5ive and Westlife

Here is a compilation video of Backstreet Boys songs. Enjoy!

  

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A Dutch mixed group which was very famous in the Netherlands was the Vengaboys. They consisted of 2 guys and 2 girls and were known for all the different costumes they wore. Some of their biggest hits were: “We Like to Party”, “Shalala Lala” and “Uncle John from Jamaica”.

That was all on boy- and girl bands, next time we will talk about (happy) hardcore, so make sure to check the blog regularly!

 

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