Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child was a three-time Grammy Award-winning American R&B girl group. They were founded in Houston, Texas. They formed in 1997. Originally a quartet called Girl's Tyme, the group eventually became a trio whose members were Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. According to the World Music Awards, Destiny's Child is the best selling female group of all time. On June 12, 2005, they announced on tour in Barcelona that they would no longer be performing together, but pursuing individual careers in music, theatre, television and film.

Destiny's Child
300x200px Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams (From left to right)
Background information
Also known as	Girl's Tyme
Origin	Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genres	R&B pop hip hop soul
Years active	1990–2006
Labels	Elektra Columbia
Website	destinyschild.com
Past members	Beyoncé Knowles Kelly Rowland Michelle Williams LaTavia Roberson LeToya Luckett Farrah Franklin Támar Davis Sydny V Rivers Nikki Taylor Nina Taylor

They disbanded in 2006. Destiny's Child has sold in total 130 million worldwide including albums, video albums and singles; its leader Beyoncé as a solo artist has sold over 250 million records ; Kelly Rowland has sold as a solo artist 60 million records worldwide. With Michelle Williams as the lineup Destiny's Child sold more than 45 million records. They have reunited at various Beyoncé performances including Super Bowl, and Coachella.

1998-2000

Destiny's Child released their first album, Destiny's Child, in 1998. Their second album The Writing's on the Wall was released in 1999. It was the band's last album with four members.

2001-2003

In 2001 Survivor was released. All of the album's four singles reached number one.

2004-2005

The band released their last album Destiny Fulfilled in 2004. Four singles were released from the album.

Discography

Main page: Destiny's Child discography

Destiny's Child Media

• Michelle Williams on stage at J&R's Musicfest (cropped).jpg

  Michelle Williams joined the group as a replacement for Luckett and Roberson.

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  Beyoncé took on a larger creative role when developing Survivor (2001), co-writing and co-producing almost the entire album.

• Solange Knowles at the Ruby Lounge.jpg

  Solange, Beyoncé's sister, who had performed and recorded songs with Destiny's Child, was rumored to join their reunion, but it was later confirmed as a public reaction test.

• Destiny's Child Tour (cropped).jpg

  The final lineup of Destiny's Child performing during their 2005 Destiny Fulfilled... and Lovin' It concert tour

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  Diana Ross (pictured), lead singer of The Supremes, to whom Beyoncé was compared

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  Destiny's Child's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame