Well technically it's Steps overall too, in terms of different #1 albums across four consecutive decades.

 

ABBA did it in the 70s, 80s and 90s... but for the 00s it was with ABBA Gold again, which had already peaked at #1 in the 90s. In terms of actual new releases they didn't have a #1 in the 2000s or 2010s.

 

That’s pretty cool 😍

Love that :heart:

I love that they have this record.

I'm just going to leave this here: http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=263791

 

Round 7 : End Of Year Survivor No.62

What Is Your Least Favourite Song This Round

Ricky Martin - She Bangs

Steps - It's The Way You Make Me Feel

The 411 - Dumb

David Jordan - Sun Goes Down

 

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Voted!

I voted Ricky Martin, voted for him a few rounds now, if you are voting vote for Ricky or David as they are the front runners to go.

Dubai: Steps refuse concert over sexuality clause

 

Steps turned down a show in Dubai over a contract clause which stated they were not allowed to mention sexuality, band member Ian 'H' Watkins has said.

 

He told Chippenham Pride in Wiltshire he was at a point in his life where morals were more important than a "pot of gold gig".

 

Homosexuality is illegal in Dubai.

 

Watkins said nobody had known Steps were offered the show in the Middle East but he said it was "important" to raise the issue.

 

In an interview with Bobbi Pickard, chief executive of Trans in the city, on Saturday, he said he was "emotional" that he could not speak up sooner and wished he had "the guts" to speak earlier.

 

"This week we were offered a gig, a show, and it was in a country where there's lots of oppression, where the LGBTQ+ community is treated so horrendously," he said.

 

"And in the contract it said 'no mention of sexuality' and that really jarred with me.

 

"I'm at a point in my life now where my morals and what I strive for is more important that that pot of gold gig was in Dubai," he said.

 

Mr Watkins said he gave his reasons for not wanting to perform.

 

"It's because of all the horrendous human rights issues that are happening there," he said.

 

Dubai is one of the United Arab Emirates, which has strict laws against homosexuality.

 

Nearby Qatar, which hosted the 2022 World Cup, has similar rules.

 

It was criticised for its attitude to LGBT people, its human rights record and its treatment of migrant workers.

 

'Fabulous allyship'

"Respecting and backing H's position has shown fabulous allyship," Ms Pickard said.

 

"They [steps] have a strong Pride community following, and this reinforces their support and love for their fans."

 

She added she would like to see other artists follow in Steps' example and think twice about performing in places where people in their fan base face imprisonment or the death penalty.

 

Mr Watkins said he had told the band they were welcome to perform without him, but the band decided to follow his decision.

 

He said regardless of one's gender, sexuality, or colour, people should be able to live their best life, and be their authentic selves.

 

"It felt like a little win.

 

"If everybody did that, all of those ripples will make huge waves, and we will have a much more inclusive and beautiful place to live."

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65990887

While the story is horrific especially in this day and age fair play to him for doing that. Its crazy to think that anyone's sexuality should have any bearing on anything they do outside their own personal lives, my daughter always finds it shocking when someones sexuality is even mentioned, she is like why did they mention that, its no ones business.

Edited June 22, 20232 yr by Padamic Tension

And fair play to Lisa for siding with H when her whole life is in Dubai

I'm just going to leave this here: http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=263791

 

Round 7 : End Of Year Survivor No.62

What Is Your Least Favourite Song This Round

Ricky Martin - She Bangs

Steps - It's The Way You Make Me Feel

The 411 - Dumb

David Jordan - Sun Goes Down

 

🤓

 

Just saw that Steps won against The 411 in the final!

 

"And in the contract it said 'no mention of sexuality' and that really jarred with me.

Does it mean Beyonce & Kylie agreed to sign this? :thinking:

Does it mean Beyonce & Kylie agreed to sign this? :thinking:

 

 

It's possible only Steps were asked to sign the clause because they knew one of the members was LGBTQ+.

It's possible only Steps were asked to sign the clause because they knew one of the members was LGBTQ+.

 

This is what I was going to say!

In a way that makes sense but still wrong.

While the story is horrific especially in this day and age fair play to him for doing that. Its crazy to think that anyone's sexuality should have any bearing on anything they do outside their own personal lives, my daughter always finds it shocking when someones sexuality is even mentioned, she is like why did they mention that, its no ones business.

 

This!

Looks like Steps have split again. They are all doing solo stuff. H is even painting! FORTUNATELY he doesn't have Geri Halliwell's ego, so he won't be running around screaming that he is the next Picasso!

He definitely does have the ego!

Looks like Steps have split again. They are all doing solo stuff. H is even painting! FORTUNATELY he doesn't have Geri Halliwell's ego, so he won't be running around screaming that he is the next Picasso!

I don't think they have I really feel they will regroup next year. As for H I would def agree he seems to have an ego and a huge one at that.

Edited July 9, 20232 yr by Padamic Tension

He definitely does have the ego!

 

Does he?! God so he probably is saying he's the next Picasso :lol:

I’m surprised he hasn’t said it yet.