Pop! (British group)
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Defunct | 2005 |
| Headquarters | London , United Kingdom |
Key people | Glen Ball, Hannah Lewis, Jamie Tinkler, Jade McGuire |
| Products | Music singles: "Heaven and Earth", "Can't Say Goodbye", "Serious" |
| Parent | Sony BMG |
Pop! was a London-based British pop ensemble formed in 2003, featuring members Glen Ball, Hannah Lewis, Jamie Tinkler, and Jade McGuire. The group was signed by Pete Waterman and released their music through the Sony BMG label. Between 2004 and early 2005, they launched three singles before ultimately disbanding.
Each of their singles entered the UK top 40 charts, although they did not achieve significant commercial success. Their first single, "Heaven and Earth," was pulled from the charts due to an issue with its format. Following releases included "Can't Say Goodbye" and "Serious." Plans for a fourth single, a rendition of "Xanadu," were scrapped after the group split. Additionally, they had recorded material intended for a debut studio album. The track "Heaven and Earth" was notably licensed for inclusion in Konami's Dancing Stage Fusion game in 2005.
Group members
- Glenn Ball
- Born on 27 June 1985, Glen Ball is a professional choreographer who previously performed as a dancer in the 2003 Eurovision: Your Country Needs You competition. He was responsible for choreographing Pop!'s music videos, television commercials, and live performances on The X Factor. After the band’s dissolution, he toured as a dancer with Kylie Minogue and appeared alongside Crazy Frog on Top of The Pops in 2005. In 2006, he danced for Turkey’s entry at the Eurovision Song Contest.
- Hannah Lewis
- Born 28 September 1985, Hannah Lewis pursued a career in glamour modelling following the group's breakup, featuring in several magazines. She also made an appearance on the television show Never Mind the Buzzcocks shortly before Pop! ended.
- Jade McGuire
- Born 12 March 1986, Jade McGuire became a mother in July 2006. She later auditioned for The X Factor in 2015.
- Jamie Tinkler
- Born on 28 January 1981, Jamie Tinkler had previously competed in A Song For Europe as part of Level Best in 2002. After Pop!, he joined Avenue to take part in The X Factor.
Singles
| Release Date | Title | UK Chart Peak | Duration on Chart (weeks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | "Heaven and Earth" | 14 | 2 |
| August 2004 | "Can't Say Goodbye" | 26 | 3 |
| January 2005 | "Serious" | 16 | 3 |