The news that Girls Aloud, the most successful girl band of the modern era have decided to reform has been met with delirium by aficionados of Nicola, Cheryl, Sarah, Kimberley and Nadine's work. Hits like 'Sound of the Underground', 'Love Machine' and 'The Promise' have crossed across several genres to become huge successes for mainstream and indie audiences.
But over the years there have been a whole host of girl bands that have taken over the world and sold millions of record to adoring fans. Which of these girl groups are the best though?
Girls Aloud
Despite being created on Simon Cowell's Pop Idol, Girls Aloud have been able to transcend their manufactured beginnings to become one of the most recognised bands of the noughties. It helps when they look so god damn beautiful too.
Destiny's Child
Before Beyonce married Jay Z and became a worldwide global superstar, she promoted 'Independent Wome'n and 'Jumpin' alongside Kelly Rowlands and Michelle Williams. Despite being around for only a short space of time their effect on mainstream music is still being felt today as they introduced popular RnB to a worldwide audience.
TLC
Playful, fun, smart and sexy, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas and Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins, were a breathe of fresh air when they arrived on the scene in 1990 and were able to maintain their popularity throughout the subsequent decade.
The Ronettes
This 1960s New York City based girl group benefited from the genius of Phil Spector, whose pioneering wall of sound creation changed the landscape of music forever. Nedra Talley was joined by Veronica and Estelle Bennett on vocals to create 'Be My Baby' and 'Walking in the Rain' and change music forever.
The Spice Girls
By inventing girl power, The Spice Girls had the perfect gimmick to entice a whole generation of disenfranchised females. When actually it meant very little indeed but songs like 'Viva Forever', 'Wannabe' and 'Mama' were just catchy enough to make women forget about their problems.
The Supremes
Diana Ross, Mary Wilson and Florence Ballard became one of the biggest groups of the '60s with their motown numbers providing a catchy beat to the swinging '60s. In their pomp they even rivalled The Beatles in popularity.
All Saints
Regarded as The Spice Girls main competition, the Appleton sisters, Melanie Blatt and Shaznay Lewis were a grittier and more down to earth girl group. With their songs 'Never Ever' and 'Under the Bridge' becoming global behemoths.
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