Biography
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Years Active
1997 – present (26 years)
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Founded In
London, England, United Kingdom
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Members
- Claire Richards
- Faye Tozer
- Ian "H" Watkins (1997 – present)
- Lee Latchford-Evans
- Lisa Scott‐Lee
There are at least two artists with the stage name Steps.
1) Steps are a British pop group consisting of Claire Richards, Faye Tozer, Lisa Scott-Lee, Lee Latchford-Evans and Ian 'H' Watkins. Between 1997 and 2001 Steps achieved two number-one albums, a BRIT Award, and 14 consecutive Top 5 singles in the UK, including 'Heartbeat / Tragedy', which sold more than 1,000,000 copies. In total they have sold over 25 million records, including 15 million albums worldwide. The group's initial split was announced on December 26, 2001.
In 2011 Steps reformed for a four-part documentary series, titled Steps: Reunion. The group went on to score their third number-one album with the 'Ultimate Collection', followed by a twenty-date arena tour and the release of a Christmas album, 'Light Up The World', in 2012.
After a five-year hiatus, Steps returned in 2017 with a new studio album, titled 'Tears On The Dancefloor'. The album charted at #2 in the United Kingdom, and was supported by the 'Party On The Dancefloor' arena tour and subsequent 'Summer of Steps Tour'.
Their six studio album, 'What The Future Holds', followed in November 2020, peaking at #2 on the UK's Official Album Chart and #1 on the UK Independent Chart. 'What the Future Holds Pt.2' is expected in September 2021, alongside a UK arena tour.
2) Steps (real name Artūrs Staprēns) is a hiphop artist from Latvia. He has released 2 solo albums - Jaunais and Slikc Sunc. He is also a member of a few hiphop projects, most notably including New Wavy, MAUZOLEJU MUUZIKA and BANDA BANDA.
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