Geri Halliwell's Departure from the Spice Girls
Geri Halliwell, also known as Ginger Spice, was a key figure in the Spice Girls, a British girl group that rose to fame in 1996 with their debut single 'Wannabe'.
The group, consisting of Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, and Victoria Beckham, became a global sensation, with their first album, Spice, selling over 23 million copies worldwide and spawning hits like 'Say You’ll Be There', '2 Become 1', and 'Who Do You Think You Are'.
A second album, Spiceworld, was released in 1997, accompanied by a world tour and a feature film, solidifying the Spice Girls' status as one of the most successful girl groups in history.
However, in 1998, Geri Halliwell left the group, marking the end of an era for the Spice Girls.
Geri Halliwell was the flame-haired, outspoken face of the Spice Girls — the one who became the group’s unofficial spokesperson, shouted about “girl power,” and wore the Union Jack dress.
Author's summary: Geri Halliwell left Spice Girls in 1998.