Melanie C

She may have been sporting tracksuits, baring her midriff and singing “zig ah zig ah,” but Melanie C is definitely more than just a Spice Girl.
Classically trained, the Merseyside singer got her start in the Spice Girls in 1994. Once they released ‘Wannabe,’ the track and the group’s first album catapulted them to worldwide domination -- of the pop world at least. There wasn’t a billboard, magazine or even lollipop where you couldn’t find Sporty Spice and the rest of the girls plastered all over it. However after the departure of, Geri Halliwell during the time the Spice Girls were working on their third album, Melanie started to look at her options and kicked off her own solo career. She’s since released six albums and headlined nine tours since go on her own.
Seeing her perform with the Spice Girls and solo are two different experiences. While both are fun and get you up on your feet, there’s a strength that she exudes more when she’s performing by herself. Unlike her time singing as Sporty Spice, Melanie, the solo artist, is a bit more authentic, honest and easier to relate to -- even if some of the tracks are electronic dance tracks. Regardless of what beat or melody she’s singing to her, there is a vulnerability and rawness to her performance that quickly connects to the crowd. But no matter where she plays or what persona Melanie is giving off onstage, one thing is for sure -- she’s got a set of pipes that will blow you away each time.