The main problem of the European girl groups may be their comparatively short existence, no matter how much popular they are. Such destiny follows almost all the groups. Probably, the main reason is the aspiration for independence or realization of their own personal plans and lives. Producers and managers complain that girls got married or become pregnant in the time when they are needed for the work and they cannot do anything. But usually it becomes difficult to refuse from the stage and popularity. Most of them work independently with solo programs.
The Spice Girls group was the most successful and famous among all the European girl groups and maybe not only in Europe, but also in many countries of the world. Their appearance was in due time and place. That time there were very less popular European girl groups of such style. The decision to create the group like this was the right and timely. Beautiful songs, tender voices, competent producing and, of course, hard work gave them the world fame. But the most important thing was their image of 5 absolutely different young talented girls.
Melany Brown (Scary Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), Victoria Adams (Posh Spice), Melani Chisholm (Sporty Spice), and Gerry Halliwell (Ginger Spice) were thoroughly selected among the great number of candidates. It was in the 1995 when the first contract with Virgin records was signed and the first album followed. In one year the Spice Girls became famous everywhere. The slogan Girl Power that was invented by the Spice Girls was repeated by millions of girls. This philosophy of independent, beautiful, healthy and talented girl was loved by young generation of teenagers.
Every new single entered the charts at number one. They gave the concerts in many countries with their great world tour The SpiceWorld. They performed for the royal family, received many music awards and sold millions of CDs worldwide, created the movie about themselves. They have risen very rapidly, but unfortunately their existence was not long.
Originally, Gerry Halliwell left the group. The publications wrote that this has occurred because of the different points of view inside the group. Gerry dreamt about the solo career and independence. Of course, it was to be expected. In a few years all the girls began to work separately, following her example. Emma created her own television broadcast - the musical variety show program Emma, Victoria made a try to become a model. Most of them proceeded to sing and perform in solo projects, released solo albums, and worked with other musicians.
After the great success of the Spice Girls, no one between European girl groups repeated their fame. Many groups that exist today are compared with the Spice Girls by critics and public, for example, such as All Saints, Atomic Kitten and others, even if they are absolutely different. The Spice Girls changed the idea of pop music completely, presented their own, never paying attention to critics. And the public was grateful for their creative work.