Take That have had 11 number one singles in the UK, the first of which was their hit 'Pray' in 1993 from the number one album Everything Changes. They produced another three number one singles from that same album and over the band's active career it has released a total of 27 UK top 40 hits. This has lead to Take That gaining a reputation for being one of the world's best boy bands of current time.
Take That, which features five male band members including the famous Robbie Williams and front man Gary Barlow, began in 1990 when auditions were held by Nigel Martin-Smith, who sought to create a British male pop group. The band was originally set to be called 'Kick It', although this idea was scrapped after the band members disliked it.
'Take That' was then chosen from a list of thought-up names. Although the band was not enthusiastic on this idea either, they agreed the name was irrelevant in the making of their fame. The band quickly became successful with their first number one album Everything Changes. This lead to many other top ten hits, music awards and accredited performances.
However, following their 1996 Greatest Hits album, Take That announced they were to split. This is thought to be mainly due to Robbie Williams' drug habit. Ironically, throughout the next decade Robbie Williams had the most successful career, with the other Take That members not being in the limelight so much.
In 2006, after many rumors in the press, Take That announced it would be reforming - but without Robbie Williams. Their comeback album Beautiful World entered the UK charts at the top spot and the band's reform was seen as hugely successful. Later Robbie Williams rejoined the band, and they have just finished its Progress Live UK stadium tour.
- The beginning of Take That
Take That, which features five male band members including the famous Robbie Williams and front man Gary Barlow, began in 1990 when auditions were held by Nigel Martin-Smith, who sought to create a British male pop group. The band was originally set to be called 'Kick It', although this idea was scrapped after the band members disliked it.
'Take That' was then chosen from a list of thought-up names. Although the band was not enthusiastic on this idea either, they agreed the name was irrelevant in the making of their fame. The band quickly became successful with their first number one album Everything Changes. This lead to many other top ten hits, music awards and accredited performances.
However, following their 1996 Greatest Hits album, Take That announced they were to split. This is thought to be mainly due to Robbie Williams' drug habit. Ironically, throughout the next decade Robbie Williams had the most successful career, with the other Take That members not being in the limelight so much.
- Take That: Take Two
In 2006, after many rumors in the press, Take That announced it would be reforming - but without Robbie Williams. Their comeback album Beautiful World entered the UK charts at the top spot and the band's reform was seen as hugely successful. Later Robbie Williams rejoined the band, and they have just finished its Progress Live UK stadium tour.
