Spice Girls

One of Britain's most successful pop groups, The Spice Girls made their name with an infectious dance-pop that was equal parts Madonna, post-riot-grrrl alternative-rock feminism, and a co-opting of the good-times-all-the-time stance of England's new lad culture.

Their proud, all-girl image and catchy dance-pop appealed to younger listeners, while their colorful, sexy personalities and sense of humor appealed to older music fans, making the Spice Girls a cross-generational success, and a pop culture phenomenon.

The group also became chart-toppers throughout Europe in 1996, before concentrating in America in early 1997.

Every member of the Spice Girls was...

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