Who Are All Saints?

All Saints are a British girl group made up of four members: Melanie Blatt, Shaznay Lewis, Nicole & Natalie Appleton. The group formed in 1994 and released their debut single, “I Know Where It’s At”, in 1997. All Saints were one of the most successful groups of the late 1990s and early 2000s, becoming the third best-selling girl group in UK music history.

The Members of All Saints

Melanie Blatt (43) is the founding member of All Saints and the primary songwriter for the group. She began her career as a guest vocalist on the song “Money” by Massive Attack. She has also released solo material and starred in various films and television shows. Shaznay Lewis (42) is the longest standing member of All Saints. Before joining All Saints she was a backing singer for Eternal and had her own solo material. Nicole & Natalie Appleton (44 & 46) are sisters who joined All Saints in 1997 after leaving their previous band, Appleton. Nicole has also released solo material and both sisters have appeared on various reality television shows.

All Saints' Music

All Saints have released five studio albums throughout their career, with their most successful album being “Saints & Sinners” (2000). The album spawned two number one singles, “Pure Shores” and “Black Coffee”. Other notable songs include “Never Ever” from their debut album “All Saints” (1997), “Lady Marmalade” from their fourth album “Studio 1” (2006) and “One Strike” from their fifth album “Red Flag” (2016). All Saints have collaborated with many artists throughout their career including Mary J. Blige, George Michael, Sting and Massive Attack.

Conclusion

All Saints are an iconic British girl group who have had a successful career spanning over two decades. With five studio albums under their belt, they have become one of the most successful female acts in UK music history. They have also collaborated with some of the biggest names in music and their legacy continues to inspire generations of female artists.