East 17 are an English pop boy band by Tony Mortimer, Brian Harvey, John Hendy, and Terry Coldwell. The current, official lineup of the band consists of Coldwell, Robbie Craig, and Joe Livermore. The band has undergone multiple lineup changes, with Coldwell remaining the only constant member. The group achieved 18 top-20 singles and four top-10 albums, and were one of the UK's most popular boy bands during the early to mid-1990s, aided by strong tabloid interest in their 'bad boy' image, compared to the 'clean cut' image of rivals Take That. Their style blended pop and hip hop in songs such as "House of Love" and "Let It Rain". They have sold over 18 million albums worldwide and according to the British Phonographic Industry, they have been certified with sales of 1.8 million albums and 2.4 million singles in the UK. Their biggest hit, "Stay Another Day", was the UK Christmas number one in 1994.
Also known as | E-17 (1998–1999) |
Origin | Walthamstow, London, England |
Genres | Pop, dance-pop, pop-rap, hip hop |
Years active | 1991–1997, 1998–1999, 2006–2013, 2014–present |
Labels | London Records (1991–1997), Telstar Records (1998–1999), FOD Records (2011–2014), Dax Music (2014-present) |
Associated acts | Childliners, Gabrielle, We Are Elements |
Members | Terry Coldwell, Robbie Craig, Joe Livermore |
Past members | John Hendy, Brian Harvey, Tony Mortimer, Blair Dreelan, Terry John |
About East 17
Pop-rap boy band that was one of the UK's most popular boy bands during the early to mid-1990s. A couple of their most well known songs were "House of Love" and "Let It Rain."
Achievement of East 17
They were active from 1991 to 1997, 1998 to 1999, and again beginning in 2006. In 1998-1999, they were known by the named E-17.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About East 17
East 17 discography - The discography of East 17, a British band, contains five studio albums, one extended play, three compilation albums and twenty two singles. The band's debut album, Walthamstow, shot to No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. It featured a string of Top 20 singles, including"House of Love" and"Deep".. London Records artists.. English boy bands.