Take That sign with EMI Records

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Take That have signed to EMI Records ahead of a momentous year which will see them release new music and headline BST Hyde Park on 1st July.

Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen, continue the legacy of one of the most successful bands in British chart history, with over 45 million records sold worldwide and 12 Number 1 hits in the UK. The band are currently in the studio working on new material, slated for release later this year.

Take That said: “It's very clear that Jo, Rebecca and all the team at EMI share our love and passion for music, and our ambition, and we are very excited about working together.”

EMI co-presidents Rebecca Allen and Jo Charrington said: “It feels like such an exciting time for EMI to be collaborating with Take That. The new music is sounding exceptional, and it's amazing to see how much Gary, Howard and Mark have immersed themselves within the label. We couldn't be prouder to be working with them, and to see the entire EMI label engaged, energised and ready to go.”

Formed as a five-piece in 1989, Take That enjoyed immediate success with their first two albums charting at Number 2 and Number 1 respectively. Third album Nobody Else confirmed their global domination, selling over six million copies and topping the charts in 11 countries. The departure of band member Robbie Williams prompted a break-up in 1996 and nine years in the wilderness before the remaining four members reunited for 2005's The Ultimate Tour. This sparked one of the greatest comebacks in British music history with Take That going on to release three Number 1 albums in just four years. Robbie's return for 2011's Progress saw them break UK records for the fastest-selling album of the 21st century and fastest-selling tour of all time. Williams' second departure, along with that of Jason Orange, left the remaining three members to release III and 2017's Wonderland, which were certified platinum and gold respectively.

The band celebrated their 30th anniversary with the release of Odyssey in 2018, a greatest hits album of beautifully re-imagined versions of some of the biggest tracks from their three-decade-spanning career. The album entered the charts at Number 1 and was closely followed by a critically acclaimed UK and European stadium and arena tour in 2019.

EMI Records recent chart successes include Taylor Swift, Lewis Capaldi, Jessie Ware, Sam Smith, Metallica and Elton John.

Source EMI Music

May 22, 2023 4:00am ET by Pressparty  

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