Cook passed on Monday with his family and close friends by his side at his . Alice in Chains were pioneers in the metal genre throughout the early '90s, largely thanks to the distinctive voice of Layne Staley. Founding guitarist for fast-rising and critically-acclaimed country and Southern rock band The Steel Woods, and long time session guitarist and touring member of Jamey Johnson's backing band Jason "Rowdy" Cope has died according to the band. In an interview with The Mirror, he said: "Once in Australia I didnt stop crying it was for days. Nov. 9 (UPI) --Jeff Cook, a guitarist and founding member of the country music band Alabama, has died. Terry Wyatt/UPI Jeff Cook (R), pictured with Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry, died Monday at . 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Following the series' success, ITV2 decided to bring back seven pop bands of the late 1990s and early 2000s in a nine-part series: The Big Reunion. I remember it as plain as day. [8], On 7 September 2020, via their social media accounts, Steps announced the release date of their album entitled What the Future Holds. Reece had a tiny MG sports car at the time and we even managed to do it in that afterwards I was covered in bruises from head to toe! Claire has her own fashion range for Fashion World, which she also models. In the first episode, the group opened up about the tension in the band, with Scott-Lee saying "problems first arose when H started flying in Britney Spears' private jet while the rest of them travelled by bus." Steps were one of the . However, promotional copies were pressed and a video based upon their live Gold tour briefly aired on MTV. They've since welcomed two children into the world. Ian Watkins (born 8 May 1976), known by his stage name as H, is a Welsh singer and actor. Steps said in a 2011 interview with Digital Spy that they believed there was a gap in the market for their brand of "happy pop". In her 2012 biography All Of Me, mum-of-two Claire, 44, wrote: "Reece and I would have sex anywhere and everywhere. Musician Jeff Cook, who co-founded the country rock band Alabama, has died. 1997. Steve Hollandthe last surviving member of the influential Southern rock band Molly Hatchet's most legendary lineup, passed away Sunday (8-2) after a prolonged illness. When Richards and Watkins departed to form a recording duo, the group disbanded on 26 December 2001. The group was also nominated for Best Newcomer. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer died in Santa Monica, California, on January 7 after battling brain cancer, CBS . She was the only child of singer and actor Elvis Presley and actress Priscilla Presley, as well as the sole heir to her father's estate after her grandfather and her great-grandmother died.Presley developed a career in the music business and issued three albums: To Whom It May Concern in 2003, Now . Their first single, 5,6,7,8, came out in November 1997, and was a hit in the UK and over the world, despite only peaking at number 14. Following enduring popularity over the Christmas period, the single rebounded up the chart and became their first number-one hit in January 1999, eight weeks after it was initially released. On 11 March 2008, Watkins presented a documentary about growing up gay in Wales, shown on BBC Wales. "There was the constant pressure to write hits, and Terry was frustrated." Seraphine admits that some band members weren't getting on, and that Peter Cetera's "level of self-confidence" had been an issue for Kath as far back as 1968. The guitarist for the group helped perfect the double guitar attack that became the band's signature, and can be heard on their most memorable hit "Flirtin' With . They placed an advertisement in The Stage, a theatre newspaper, and soon they were holding auditions. Claire Richards performed "Tragedy" on ITV1 special Everybody Dance Now in 2008. "A star from the get go, hugely fun and outgoing yet also somehow fragile . The Doors' lead singer, Jim Morrison joined the 27 Club in 1971 when he died of a heroin overdose. [24], In April 2021, Steps announced that an upcoming deluxe version of What the Future Holds was now to become a completely separate album entitled What the Future Holds Pt. It was followed by "Something in Your Eyes" on 27 October 2020. [33] On 7 July 2022, Steps released the single "Hard 2 Forget". Photo Credit : Paul Archuleta/Getty Images. View our online Press Pack. In November 2006, Watkins featured on the BBC Children in Need Celebrity Scissorhands show, where Michelle cut his hair. In February 2000, Disney Channel aired a concert special featuring Steps and another group, Youngstown, titled "Steps and Youngstown in Concert". It was many a roadie's worst nightmare: On Oct. 17, 53-year-old Francis Stueber died in his hotel room, nearly 2,300 miles from home, according to . Robbie Williams said, I know that face its time to leave. Then from 2004-2005 he played the Child Cathcer in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium. Available to pre-order now in various formats including Standard CD, Deluxe 2CD, Vinyl, Cassette and Digital. LaBar played for the glam metal band from 1985 till their breakup in 2017. Origin London, England. [2] It was preceded by three singles, the title song "What the Future Holds", "Something in Your Eyes" and "To the Beat of My Heart". Many UK tabloid papers published the fans' disgust on their front pages, displaying quotes taken from Steps message boards. You can unsubscribe at any time. Steps were formed in May 1997 and achieved a series of charting singles between 1997 and 2001 including two number-one singles in the UK (one a double A-side), two number-one albums in the UK, 14 consecutive top 5 singles in the UK and a string of hits throughout Europe. and found fame with the 1980 single "Whip It." Casale is survived by his son Alex . His body was discovered by his husband Andrew Cowles. The reunion was denied by band's members, including Claire Richards on her Twitter page. In 2011, Steps re-formed and appeared in their own reality series called Steps: Reunion. [25] In 2011, it was announced that Steps would be reuniting for a four-part Sky Living documentary, depicting their split and the intermittent years. Not long after that I left.". [23] He was the first celebrity in the history of the series to compete within a same sex couple, with professional partner Matt Evers. Since Steps ended Lisa has launched her solo career, she had her own TV show Totally Scott Lee, quit singing and appeared on Dancing on Ice in 2007. Steps were formed by Steve Crosby and Barry Upton (writers of "5,6,7,8") alongside manager Tim Byrne after auditioning hopefuls who answered an ad in The Stage newspaper. The single was a cover version of the Bee Gees' "Tragedy" and original track "Heartbeat". Steve Salas, a founding member of the pioneering Eastside rock band Tierra and an early-day Chicano rights activist, has died at 69. A new compilation entitled 5,6,7,8: The Collection was released on 27 November 2015 through Music Club Deluxe containing most of the singles with some B-sides and remixes. Lisa is married to former Steps dancer Johnny Shentall and they have two children together. She said: "I ate as little as I could possibly get away with.". During her years in the band, Claire suffered with bulimia and anorexia and told Woman magazine in 2019 that she "starved herself" to cope with the stress. After the band split Lee went on to act in theatre plays, he's also become a qualified personal trainer and owns his own fitness magazine. During the interview Green compared him to Jeffrey Dahmer. Membership benefits will include a daily digest of stories delivered to your email, and . "What else is interesting is that there aren't any boy/girl pop groups out there at the moment, so there's definitely a gap there.". In an interview with The Mirror in May 2010, Andrew broke his silence over Stephen's death. All registered in England and Wales. The five members of Steps are listed as being among its creditors. She said: "They became such good friends that we were all on a tour bus for three months while he was on her private jet! Lee married Kerry-Lucy Taylor in November 2012 and his former band mates attended their big day. [30] On 6 March 2016, they became fathers to twin sons, Macsen and Cybi Ryder-Watkins, born via a surrogate. After the band split up Faye sang a duet with Russell Watson singing "Someone Like You". [9] The next day, they confirmed a new 14-date UK tour (with special guest Sophie Ellis-Bextor) starting in November 2021. STEPS have postponed their remaining What The Future Holds tour dates after several members of their touring party tested positive for Covid-19. In 2007 he placed eighth in the ITV series Dancing On Ice alongside his professional skating partner Kristina Lenko. They were also successful in Europe and Australasia. The group also embarked on a six-date Christmas tour entitled Christmas with Steps in November 2012 through December 2012. He said: I love these guys and I hate them at the same time. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Steps started in 1997 after Steve Crosby, Barry Upton and Tim Byrne sought out a new band. On the Sky documentary Steps Reunion in 2011, Claire claims that her relationship with her female bandmates broke down when she overheard complaints about her role as "lead" singer. Following her time in Steps, Claire battled with her weight and recently admitted that "thinking about food is a daily struggle". [1] On 13 October 2012, Steps without H appeared on BBC Radio 2 with Graham Norton. "I wasn't sure what I was getting myself into," Lee recalls. Though not typical of what became their style, it was their first hit both in the UK and internationally. During the break, each member took part in solo projects, with Faye performing in musicals such as Singin in the Rain and The Tailor Made Man. Dolly Parton Christmas on the Square cast: Who is in the new movie? [29] On 18 November 2021, Steps released their fourth single, "A Hundred Years of Winter", written by Darren Hayes. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. He played the character of former soldier Dave in episodes set in the Welsh countryside. The fourth episode showed Steps discussing the possible future of the band. [22], In 2020, Watkins competed in the twelfth series of the ITV series Dancing on Ice. The album was released on 27 November of the same year, with pre-orders available from 8 September. 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The group has sold over 22million records worldwide in addition to acquiring a BRIT Award nomination in 1999 for Best Newcomer while supporting Britney Spears on tour the same year. During Christmas 2007, he reprised his role as Buttons in the pantomime Cinderella at the Grimsby Auditorium. Celebrate 25 Years of Steps with Steps Platinum Collection out on August 19th - featuring all of our hits PLUS two brand new tracks! Tina Barrett, like many of her fellow ex-band mates, has continued performing since S Club 7 broke up. In summer 2007, he performed in the West End version of Fame. Long gone are his blonde hair days. The Last Dance featured previously released remixes, B-sides and rarities. One time at Top of The Pops I was having another mini-breakdown. When the fire started, Longley was performing on the nightclub's stage with the band Great White; he was the only band member to die in the fire. Steps re-formed in May 2011 for a four-part documentary series on Sky Living titled Steps: Reunion. Iconic metal guitarist Jeff LaBar, known for being a member of the band 'Cinderella', has died at the age of 58 years. In an interview with The Sun in 2017, H opened up about his complicated relationship with his bandmates. Like bandmate Claire, Lisa Scott-Lee also met the love of her life during the height of Steps' success. In April 1998, Steps launched their second single, a cover version of Bananarama's "Last Thing on My Mind", which became their first UK top ten, peaking at number 6. In January 2014, Claire announced on Twitter that she had begun work on her first studio album. That is why it is so hard for bands to move on after losing that key member. "It is with profound sadness that we . How did Boyzones Stephen Gately die and who was his partner Andrew Cowles? "Chicago was still an amazing band, but it wasn't such a happy band," admits Seraphine. [27], On 3 January 2007, Watkins came out as gay in an interview with The Sun newspaper. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Stephen'sfellow bandmatesfrom Boyzone flew to Majorca the day after his death on October 11 and issued a joint statement in which they described him as a "beautiful person.". The new album WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS is out now! The band would also release their Ultimate Collection, as well as potential new material. Joined the ill-fated ABBA tribute band ' Round the Bjorn' but was laughed off stage at their one and only gig. [20] He also appeared in the Living TV series Party Wars in 2010. "When you looked at whether the band could do without me or her, there wasn't much question!" the . When band mates Ian H Watkins and Claire Richards formed a duo in 2001, Faye struggled with the prospect of the fame she had dreamed of since being young, slipping away - after being "overshadowed" in interviews by her female bandmates. In 2016 they welcomed twins into the world via surrogacy but a year later they split. Following the huge success of the first series, a second series followed the group on their first arena tour in over ten years, airing in 2012. Invented a landing pad for one man helicopters. Because of the continued success of the previous single, the CD release was delayed by nearly two months. The show featured a young Danny Jones in a band called Y2K in which he played guitar with his sister and their friend, and the eventual winner was a female solo singer called Jenny-Lynn Smith. [10] The first single from the album was "What the Future Holds", written by Greg Kurstin and Sia and released on 9 September 2020. Yet these 10 bands pushd forward and through changes in their line up . For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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