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Girl bands have been a staple of the music industry for decades, but there’s more to these groups than meets the eye. From chart-topping hits to behind-the-scenes drama, here are 10 fascinating facts about girl bands that you probably didn’t know.

The Supremes – The first girl band to achieve mainstream success was The Supremes, who had 12 number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 in the 1960s.
The Spice Girls‘ Record-Breaking Debut – The Spice Girls’ debut album, “Spice,” sold over 31 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling album by a girl group.
Destiny’s Child‘s Constant Lineup Changes – Destiny’s Child went through multiple lineup changes before achieving mainstream success in the late 1990s.
The Runaways‘ Groundbreaking Sound – The Runaways, an all-female rock band formed in the 1970s, were one of the first girl bands to play their own instruments and write their own music.
TLC’s Record-Breaking Success – TLC became the best-selling American girl group of all time, with over 85 million records sold worldwide.
The Pussycat Dolls’ Controversial Beginnings – The Pussycat Dolls started as a burlesque dance troupe before becoming a girl band, leading to controversy over their image and lyrics.
Fifth Harmony‘s X-Factor Origins – Fifth Harmony was formed on the second season of the American version of “The X Factor,” and went on to become one of the most successful girl groups of the 2010s.
Bananarama‘s Guinness World Record – Bananarama holds the Guinness World Record for the most chart entries by a female group in the UK, with 32 hits.
The Bangles‘ Chart-Topping Hit – The Bangles’ hit song “Eternal Flame” was originally written by the band’s bassist, but was given to singer Susanna Hoffs to record.
En Vogue‘s R&B Legacy – En Vogue became one of the most successful R&B girl groups of the 1990s, with hits like “Free Your Mind” and “Don’t Let Go (Love).”

Girl bands have made their mark on the music industry, breaking records and pushing boundaries. From the Motown sound of The Supremes to the chart-topping success of the Spice Girls and Destiny’s Child, these groups have left an indelible mark on music history.