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