November 27th 2024.
East 17, the popular boy band from the 90s, has given some disappointing news to their fans. The band, consisting of members Tony Mortimer, Brian Harvey, Terry Coldwell and John Hendy, rose to fame with hits like House of Love and If You Ever. They solidified their place in the music industry when their Christmas track, Stay Another Day, reached number one on the charts in 1994.
However, despite the recent re-release of the song to raise money for charity, the band will not be reuniting. Tony has revealed that they are not on speaking terms anymore, which may come as a surprise to many fans who were hoping for a reunion. In an interview with The Sun, Tony explained that the intense nature of their friendship, combined with their young age at the time, caused a rift between the members.
East 17 was formed as a response to the success of Take That, and the band lived together in a house in London. They achieved 12 Top 10 hits, including their iconic Christmas number one, while also cultivating a rebellious image that ultimately led to their downfall. In 1997, the band faced controversy when lead vocalist Brian openly talked about drug use during a radio interview. This, combined with creative differences, caused Tony to leave the band in the early 2000s. He later returned in 2010, but the band was never able to fully reunite.
Interestingly, the song Stay Another Day was not originally intended to be a Christmas track. It was written by Tony after the tragic suicide of his brother and was a deeply personal and emotional song for him. However, the record label convinced him to release it as a festive song, which ultimately led to its massive success. Despite this success, Tony shared that the song was never meant to be released at all.
It seems that the band members have grown apart over the years and are no longer able to see eye to eye. In a recent interview, Terry also expressed doubts about a reunion, stating that the members are not on the same page anymore. He has tried to get the band back together multiple times, but it never worked out. It seems that the band's legacy will live on through their music, but a reunion may not be in the cards for East 17 anytime soon.
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