Melanie C says Spice Girls' 30th anniversary was 'emotional'
Spice Girls member Melanie C reflected on the 30th anniversary of the band's debut single 'Wannabe,' describing the milestone as an emotional experience. The singer received a global impact award at the Silver Clef Awards, where she discussed the band's legacy and their unexpected global success.
Why it matters
The anniversary serves as a cultural touchstone for 1990s pop music and highlights the enduring influence of the Spice Girls on global pop culture.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Mel C was talking at the Silver Clef Awards, where she won the global impact award
Music correspondent Published 6 minutes ago Spice Girls star Melanie C has said the 30th anniversary of the band's debut single Wannabe - which fell on Wednesday - was a "very emotional day".
The singer formerly known as Sporty Spice recalled that seeing the song in shops had been "so exciting, because it was everything we dreamed of".
The track went on to become one of the defining singles of the 1990s, selling more than 8 million copies worldwide, and launching the band's Girl Power agenda.
"We knew exactly what we wanted to achieve but nobody imagined the scale [of what] we went on to do," said the star, whose real name is Melanie Chisholm.
"We were told that we couldn't, and we wouldn't. But we did."
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