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1. They were formed through an advert in The Stage
In 1994 an advertisement sought street-smart young women for a new group. Hundreds auditioned.
2. Their first name was Touch
The group began under that name before becoming Spice. An early member, Michelle Stephenson, left in 1994.
3. They broke away from their first management
The group left Heart Management and later signed with Simon Fuller. They then signed a record deal with Virgin.
4. Wannabe topped charts around the world
The 1996 debut single was number one in dozens of countries. It spent four weeks at the top in the US.
5. A magazine gave them their nicknames
Baby, Scary, Sporty, Ginger and Posh were coined by Top of the Pops magazine. The names stuck.
6. Spice became a huge seller
The 1996 album sold tens of millions of copies worldwide. It made them the biggest girl group in history.
7. Geri's Union Jack dress became famous
She wore it at the 1997 Brit Awards. It was sold at auction in 2011 for over forty thousand pounds.
8. Spice World was a film
The 1997 movie featured cameos from stars. It was directed by Bob Spiers.
9. They had three Christmas number ones
2 Become 1, Too Much and Goodbye topped the UK chart at Christmas in 1996, 1997 and 1998. Few acts have managed that.
10. Geri left in 1998
The group continued as a four-piece for a time. They went on hiatus in the early 2000s.
11. They reunited for the 2012 Olympics
The group performed Wannabe and Spice Up Your Life on London taxis at the closing ceremony. It was watched worldwide.
12. A musical used their songs
Viva Forever! opened in the West End in 2012. It was written by Jennifer Saunders.
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