1. Take That originally formed in 1990 with five members: Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, and Robbie Williams.
2. Robbie Williams left the group in 1995 to pursue a solo career, but he returned for their 2010 album “Progress.”
3. The band is known for its impressive live shows and was one of the first to incorporate elaborate stage productions in pop concerts.
4. Take That has sold over 45 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.
5. Their first album, “Take That & Party,” was released in 1992 and included hits like “It Only Takes a Minute.”
6. The group broke up in 1996 but reunited in 2005, proving their lasting popularity.
7. Gary Barlow is the primary songwriter for the group and has earned numerous awards for his songwriting talents.
8. Take That holds a Guinness World Record for the most consecutive number-one singles in the UK, with seven in a row.
9. The band has had several lineup changes, but the core trio of Barlow, Owen, and Donald continues to perform together.
10. They have also ventured into musical theater; their 2012 musical “The Band,” inspired by their music, was a huge success and toured the UK.
