Are These The Best Girl Bands Of All Time?

Plenty of bands have seen success, but that success tends to be skewed toward male groups. While many girl bands have hit the limelight in the past, it's usually harder for them to strike a chord with audiences. When they do manage this, they blow their competition out of the water.

As these bands have been making waves in the industry for the best part of a century now, it's hard to say which is the greatest of all time. It’s left plenty of people with one question on their minds: are these the best girl bands of all time?

The Spice Girls quickly dominated the world

The Spice Girls are probably one of the first names that comes to mind when talking about girl bands. Debuting with a number-one single and album, they brought a wave of female empowerment that changed music in the '90s and beyond. They also made quite a mark in their home country, with only two of their singles not peaking at number one in the UK. With sales of over 100 million, they're the best-selling girl band in history, so there's no way we couldn't mention them here, especially when you consider they initially weren't together for that long. Add in their incredibly catchy songs and well-established personas, and it's not hard to see why Sporty, Scary, Baby, Ginger, and Posh had such an immense impact.

Destiny's Child saw the dawn of Beyoncé

With over 60 million sales in the world, Destiny's Child is easily another of the best girl bands we've ever seen. It's thanks to this group that we have Beyoncé, who continues to be one of the biggest names in music. She is the definition of a true artist, and it was in Destiny's Child that we first got to see that. From 'Survivor' to 'Say My Name' to 'Bills, Bills, Bills' to 'Bootylicious,' this band knew precisely how to craft hits. Three of those tracks ended up charting at number one, with a fourth in the form of 'Independent Woman, Pt. 1.' Although there might have been some drama with the lineup at times, the group eventually found its groove and gave us incredible music to remember before parting ways. Thankfully, they still reform occasionally to remind us why they're one of the best girl bands ever.

Little Mix have set several records

We've seen plenty of successful names emerge from reality singing competitions, particularly in the UK. The country that gave us unforgettable bands like One Direction also brought Little Mix into our lives in 2011. Although they've had more success overseas than in the US, their first two albums did reach the top ten on the Billboard 200. In fact, their debut actually beat a record previously set by the Spice Girls. Plus, with worldwide sales of more than 60 million, there's no denying they've made their mark. They've done all this in a time where social media is everywhere and women, in particular, are scrutinized more than ever. No matter what people have thrown at them, they've continued to make amazing songs and been the role models that many young girls need.

The Supremes are one of the original girl bands

When we think of girl bands, we tend to focus on groups that have emerged since the days of the Spice Girls. However, while those five did inspire many future girl bands, plenty of women impacted the industry before they were even born. Take the Supremes. Formed at the end of the 1950s, these women amassed a dozen number-one singles in the US, making them the nation's most successful Motown act. Their sales are anywhere from 50 million to 100 million, signifying just how wild people were for the group during their heyday. The presence of Diana Ross as the lead singer definitely helped to make this girl band as big as it was. However, it took everyone involved to ensure that this group went down in history.

TWICE has seen K-pop continue to dominate

In recent years, we've seen K-Pop have a huge influence on the US music industry. While BTS might be the group that's had the greatest impact, we can't overlook what TWICE has achieved. Their worldwide sales are over 42 million, which is impressive considering they only formed in 2015. It's also remarkable when you consider how many members there are in TWICE compared to all the other best-selling girl bands out there. You might think that with nine members, some of them would get lost in the shuffle. However, each has managed to stand out and use their stunning vocals and slick moves to consistently make them one to watch. While a number one has eluded them so far in the US, we expect it's only a matter of time with the momentum they have right now.

Everyone has their own opinions on which are the best girl bands of all time. However, looking at the sales and the impact these groups have had, there's no denying they're some of the greatest the world has ever known.