Ask any millennial woman today, and she’d likely tell you her wall was plastered with boy band posters throughout the late ’90s and early 2000s. While there is no denying the star power of groups like N’SYNC, Backstreet Boys and so many others, one that flew slightly under the radar was the beloved group Five (formerly styled as 5ive).
The group formed in 1997 and released their debut single “Slam Dunk (Da Funk)” just a year later. Comprised of five members Sean Conlon, Scott Robinson, Ritchie Neville, Abz Love, and Jason ‘J’ Brown, they released several hits before calling it quits in 2001.
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Though they cited reasons like mental health struggles and personal disagreements, all of that seems to be in the past as the group made a surprise reunion thanks to Robbie Williams (of Take That fame) during his performance at Emirates Stadium.
“I don’t remember the words to this next bit,” joked Williams. “I wonder if anybody can help me out. Ladies and gentlemen the first time they’ve been seen on stage for 25 years. My mates. Five!”
@itsfiveofficial WOW! The collab we never expected!! We still can’t get over this moment with @Robbie Williams from this weekend. keeponmovin’ #robbiewilliams
♬ Keep On Movin’ – Five
Fans say they gave an “electric performance” of their hit “Keep On Movin’.”
“I can’t begin to tell you how happy this made me,” wrote one excited fan. “Thank you guys for getting back together.”
And if you missed the performance over the weekend, don’t fret. The group is taking their act on the road this fall in the UK, which could (hopefully) mean a run for the U.S. is in the works, too.
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