Who were the Spice Girls?
The Spice Girls were an English pop group formed in 1994, consisting of Victoria Beckham, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Halliwell. They became the best-selling girl group of all time.
Each member had a nickname: Posh Spice, Scary Spice, Baby Spice, Sporty Spice and Ginger Spice.
Their debut single, Wannabe, released in 1996, reached number one in more than 30 countries.
Girl power
The Spice Girls promoted the slogan girl power, encouraging confidence and friendship among young women.
Hits included Say You'll Be There, 2 Become 1, Spice Up Your Life and Viva Forever. They starred in the film Spice World in 1997.
Geri Halliwell left the group in 1998. The group took a break in 2000 and later reunited for tours.
They performed at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics. Victoria Beckham became a fashion designer and is married to footballer David Beckham.
Their success made them one of the defining pop acts of the 1990s, and they appeared on magazine covers, toys and advertising around the world. Their 2019 reunion tour of British stadiums was a sellout.