Britain's Royal Mail has released a set of 15 special stamps to honor one of the most successful female pop groups of all time, the Spice Girls. With over 100 million global record sales across three decades and nine UK number-one singles, the girl band is considered one of the most successful British bands in music history. Formed in 1994, the Spice Girls are the biggest female group of all time, with worldwide record sales in excess of 100 million. Emma, Geri, Mel B, Melanie C, and Victoria - aka Baby, Ginger, Scary, Sporty, and Posh Spice - spearheaded their own rise to chart dominance at a time when girl groups were not considered commercially viable. Their infectious pop sound and bold "Girl Power!" philosophy changed the face of music and inspired a generation of artists and fans.
This is the first time Royal Mail has dedicated an entire stamp issue to a female pop group, and they become only [+]
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'Royal Mail Issue Spice Girls Stamp Collection For 30th Anniversary
The U.K.'s Royal Mail is honoring The Spice Girls with a set of stamps to mark the 30th anniversary of the legendary all-girl group – marking the first time the British postal service has dedicated an entire stamp collection to a female pop group.
On sale from January 11, the 10 main stamps feature performance images from the 1997 Brit awards – including Geri Horner's famous union jack dress, fashioned from a tea towel – as well as various headlining shows and their reunion for the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics.
The 10 main stamps feature performance images from the 1997 Brit awards and images from various headlining shows.
In celebration of their remarkable 30-year journey, the Spice Girls are set to be immortalised with a special collection of official Royal Mail stamps. The legendary girl group joins the ranks of iconic bands like Iron Maiden and The Rolling Stones with a 12-stamp collection chronicling their ...
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