“For my money, the best pop groups are girl bands,” says Andy McCluskey, frontman of OMD and the mastermind behind Atomic Kitten.
McCluskey critiques boy bands for relying on looks and simple ballads, while praising girl bands for their creativity and better songs. Historically dismissed as superficial, girl bands like The Ronettes and TLC have shown versatility, culminating in Little Mix winning best group at the Brit Awards after 41 years. The BBC documentary Girlbands Forever celebrates their musical contributions and exposes the industry’s darker sides.
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