Another Level made history by being the only Group from The UK to go to Number One with "Freak Me" while The Original Version done by Silk went to Number One in The US. It was the only time a UK/US Group went to Number One with the same Song in different Countries.
As Japanese who was obsessed with Brit pop 2 decades ago, I was so shocked by seeing Adam rickitt on smash hits magazine for the first time. He looked beyond handsome. Even my sister who is not interested in western men at all fell for him. Here I am in England now and I can confirm that Great Britain is the country that produces the most good looking men on the planet.
What happened with Kav and Nick is similar to what happens to alot of US Teen Idols, when one Idol's popularity ends, they look for new boys. I think of the Kids I remember growing up with. Bobby Sherman, Lief Garrett, David Cassidy, Shaun Cassidy, and God knows so many others. Not too long ago I thought Aaron Carter was on his way to being the next big tragedy but thank god he got helped. Some of his problems had to do with the fact that he was Robbed by his Parents and he had to declare Bankruptcy so his Parents wouldn't go to Prison. His Father Bob is now dead. Then his Sister Leslie died of a Prescription Overdose. He was also misconstrued about saying he's Bisexual and his "New" Manager robbed him that he found out about on a TV Show Life Or Debt where he realized more money was going out than coming in.
it's just disgusting what greedy people do to take advantage of young aspirants like kavana and rick especially kavana. suddenly being left like that and replaced. they used them for money and just let their dreams go down the drain. it's like they destroyed these guys' future.
Its just a shame these days that pop groups don’t see 3 years or more with the constant fighting and arguing I think it’s not really fair for these people who make up a boy or girl band and then it just turns into tears
I wonder if "Not" Winning Pop Idol was a blessing for Gareth. In the US alot of folks have won but their Career never took off. Taylor Hicks didn't hit the big time, now he's doing Broadway as Teen Angel in Grease. Katherine McPhee (The Runner Up) is now engaged to Superstar Record Producer David Foster. Also what was Katie Price thinking hooking up with a 17 Year Old Boy. Man these UK Tabloids make the US tame in comparison sometimes.
You know what's a quirky co-incidence. Shalamar were bought together on Soul Train in the 1970's by Don Cornelius and Jody Watley got her start as a Dancer as did Jeffrey Daniels and Howard Hewitt. If anything it was like Kerry Katona being discovered on The Hitman & Her. Former Member Jermaine Stewart had the Hit Record We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off that CLEA (Popstars: The Rivals Non Choosers) that consisted of Chloe, Lynsey, Emma, & Aimee recorded.
Never ever ever put a UK Lad in LA. They will tear you apart! Andy Taylor of Duran Duran thought he'd be a big solo star after the success of Duran Duran & The Power Station and he got a Million Dollar Advance. He recorded an Album tanked at #86 in Billboard which was quite embarrassing considering that he was part of a number one album not too long ago called Seven & The Ragged Tiger (The Five Guys & Their Two Managers at the time Paul & Michael Berridge). At least Kav is trying. Florence Ballard formerly of The Supremes never tried to get her life back on track and her Three Daughters Michelle Denise Nicole Renee (Fraternal Twins) and Lisa Marie still play The "Motown Did Momma Dirty!" Card.
Now Jay Z and Beyonce are the Biggest Black Showbusiness Couple right now while Justin Timberlake has 100 Million to his Name with selling his Song Catalogue.
They were very brave to do this. In the US Members of Past Boy/Man Bands got together to form a Group called Sureshot and it was a disaster. Rich Cronin LFO (Lite Funky Ones) who were managed by Lou Perlman who never had the same success that The Backstreet Boys and N'Sync had. Jeff Timmons 98 Degrees, Bryan Abrams (Color Me Badd) and Chris Kirkpatrick (N'Sync) did a Show at a Sports Stadium and got booed. The UK is more willing to give Pop Stars a Second Chance. For example the Kids who weren't chosen to be in Hear'Say beat them at their own game with Liberty X. Then again the UK Pop Scene is so different from the US. Even today, a lot of these Boy Band/Girl Group Icons from the past wouldn't get together and do a show. Too much anger, pain, heartache and disappointment.
Look at what happened to the 90's Girl Groups. Xscape, TlC, En Vogue & SWV. Their Downfall was just as bad and none of them have Recording Contracts. When you're main audience is hard core R & B it's here today gone tomorrow.
Blazing Squad was like the Pre Male Pussycat Dolls. By US Standards they would have been looked like a College Fraternity Novelty Group. Also, how can you make money with Nine Other Guys in a Group.
@Maria They were very lucky. I have nothing but mad love and respect for UK Boy Band/Girl Groups. Their downfall was just as bad as their US Counterparts. Since 2002 there really hasn't been a successful Boy Band Girl Group in The US. Nicole Scherzinger is more popular in the UK tan the US, and Justin Timberlake needs to come back big time bad. If it were up to me the next Boy Band/Girl Group in England should have past Icons talk to them and tell them that nothing lasts forever enjoy the Gravy Train ride for as long as you can. When New Kids On The Block were in their prime past Teen Idols from Les McKeown (The Bay City Rollers), Bobby Sherman, Donny Osmond, and Frankie Avalon gave them sage words of advice, have proper lifeskill lessons learn to do for yourself, don't get wrapped dup in the hype, and be very humble.
IN THE BIBLE 'PROVERBS 23 v 29-30' - Show me someone who drinks 2 much, who has 2 try out some new drink and I will show u someone miserable and sorry 4 himself, always causing trouble and always complaining. His eyes r bloodshot and he has bruises that could have been avoided!
Kavana : what haveI done wrong to deserve this? Answer: You have a lot of attitude. You did drugs. Don't complain if your life went spiraling down. smh
IN THE BIBLE 'PROVERBS 23 v 20-21' - Don't associate with people who drink 2 much wine or stuff themselves with food. Drunkards and gluttons will b reduced 2 poverty. If all u do is eat and sleep, u will b wearing rags!
Could someone please tell me if any of these young folks had any social skills before hitting the big time. Jonathan "Jon" Knight admitted that after NKOTB ended he was a mess. He was depressed, hadn't come out, and he didn't know how to do anything. His life is so much better. He's happily maried to a fitness instructor named harley, he's a successful house flipper who has a reality show. Unchained Melody is a standard that became a rock classic like blue moon, i only have eyes for you, and la bamba (a mexican folks song). By US Standards, he'd be a washout/wipeout.,
Also with the exception of Justin Timberlake, no boyband icon was successful as a solo artist in the past 25 years. Lance Bass said in an interview that diddy allegedly told justin to drop those fools. ie you're the star of the group you don't need them. Never ever take a cash advance, because if you do and don't produce the goods it will come back to bite you in the @ss. En Vogue did it and they came out of it with nothing, and when the jackson five left motown nine months before their contract ran out they got sued for 20 million, joe their father demanded and audit for past royalties, and found out he owed because he took large cash advances without telling his family. I wish someone would tell these guys, one minute you're hot, next you're not you can be replaced in a heartbeat.
KAVANA HAD SEX WITH NMS 2 GET A RECORDING DEAL COS IN THE SONG 'Special Kind of Something' KAVANA SINGS 'I didn't really think about the consequence/I got a one-way ticket out of innocence' THAT SAYS IT ALL!
Kav. Still the man.
Kavana always slay!!
Another Level made history by being the only Group from The UK to go to Number One with "Freak Me" while The Original Version done by Silk went to Number One in The US. It was the only time a UK/US Group went to Number One with the same Song in different Countries.
As Japanese who was obsessed with Brit pop 2 decades ago, I was so shocked by seeing Adam rickitt on smash hits magazine for the first time. He looked beyond handsome. Even my sister who is not interested in western men at all fell for him. Here I am in England now and I can confirm that Great Britain is the country that produces the most good looking men on the planet.
Kavana still one of the best brit singer for me.
What happened with Kav and Nick is similar to what happens to alot of US Teen Idols, when one Idol's popularity ends, they look for new boys. I think of the Kids I remember growing up with. Bobby Sherman, Lief Garrett, David Cassidy, Shaun Cassidy, and God knows so many others. Not too long ago I thought Aaron Carter was on his way to being the next big tragedy but thank god he got helped. Some of his problems had to do with the fact that he was Robbed by his Parents and he had to declare Bankruptcy so his Parents wouldn't go to Prison. His Father Bob is now dead. Then his Sister Leslie died of a Prescription Overdose. He was also misconstrued about saying he's Bisexual and his "New" Manager robbed him that he found out about on a TV Show Life Or Debt where he realized more money was going out than coming in.
And now Aaron Carter did end up as the next teen pop tragedy.
Word! What happened to Kav since this show. Has he found a home. I feel that the UK Kids have a nastier downfall than their US Counterparts.
Didn't knew this things had happened to Kavana, he was one of my fave artist 😢
it's just disgusting what greedy people do to take advantage of young aspirants like kavana and rick especially kavana. suddenly being left like that and replaced. they used them for money and just let their dreams go down the drain. it's like they destroyed these guys' future.
Loved Kavana back in the day.
I’d still do him now. Unfortunately I’m a laydee so he ain’t gonna be into me
"he's s cutie rather than a QC" love that
Its just a shame these days that pop groups don’t see 3 years or more with the constant fighting and arguing I think it’s not really fair for these people who make up a boy or girl band and then it just turns into tears
Gareth Gates story is very inspiring.i love this guy until now.Kavana too.😍😊🙂
I only remember his foreskin haha
30:45 remember him in shortland street didn't even realise hed done so much
I wonder if "Not" Winning Pop Idol was a blessing for Gareth. In the US alot of folks have won but their Career never took off. Taylor Hicks didn't hit the big time, now he's doing Broadway as Teen Angel in Grease. Katherine McPhee (The Runner Up) is now engaged to Superstar Record Producer David Foster. Also what was Katie Price thinking hooking up with a 17 Year Old Boy. Man these UK Tabloids make the US tame in comparison sometimes.
New Zealand was also the home of the First Popstars Group.
anyone know how I can contact kavanagh ? im making a documentary with brian harvey and would like to chat with him about some creative ideas.
i knew it from the moment i saw your video's that you are a gay it doesn't matter kavana i still love u and your songs :)
Adam is good looking
You know what's a quirky co-incidence. Shalamar were bought together on Soul Train in the 1970's by Don Cornelius and Jody Watley got her start as a Dancer as did Jeffrey Daniels and Howard Hewitt. If anything it was like Kerry Katona being discovered on The Hitman & Her. Former Member Jermaine Stewart had the Hit Record We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off that CLEA (Popstars: The Rivals Non Choosers) that consisted of Chloe, Lynsey, Emma, & Aimee recorded.
Never ever ever put a UK Lad in LA. They will tear you apart! Andy Taylor of Duran Duran thought he'd be a big solo star after the success of Duran Duran & The Power Station and he got a Million Dollar Advance. He recorded an Album tanked at #86 in Billboard which was quite embarrassing considering that he was part of a number one album not too long ago called Seven & The Ragged Tiger (The Five Guys & Their Two Managers at the time Paul & Michael Berridge). At least Kav is trying. Florence Ballard formerly of The Supremes never tried to get her life back on track and her Three Daughters Michelle Denise Nicole Renee (Fraternal Twins) and Lisa Marie still play The "Motown Did Momma Dirty!" Card.
Now Jay Z and Beyonce are the Biggest Black Showbusiness Couple right now while Justin Timberlake has 100 Million to his Name with selling his Song Catalogue.
They were very brave to do this. In the US Members of Past Boy/Man Bands got together to form a Group called Sureshot and it was a disaster. Rich Cronin LFO (Lite Funky Ones) who were managed by Lou Perlman who never had the same success that The Backstreet Boys and N'Sync had. Jeff Timmons 98 Degrees, Bryan Abrams (Color Me Badd) and Chris Kirkpatrick (N'Sync) did a Show at a Sports Stadium and got booed. The UK is more willing to give Pop Stars a Second Chance. For example the Kids who weren't chosen to be in Hear'Say beat them at their own game with Liberty X. Then again the UK Pop Scene is so different from the US. Even today, a lot of these Boy Band/Girl Group Icons from the past wouldn't get together and do a show. Too much anger, pain, heartache and disappointment.
Look at what happened to the 90's Girl Groups. Xscape, TlC, En Vogue & SWV. Their Downfall was just as bad and none of them have Recording Contracts. When you're main audience is hard core R & B it's here today gone tomorrow.
I heard that Kav is still Homeless and Adam Rickitt got conned out of alot of money.
Kav is so cute x x
I was lead singer of girl thing...
Blazing Squad was like the Pre Male Pussycat Dolls. By US Standards they would have been looked like a College Fraternity Novelty Group. Also, how can you make money with Nine Other Guys in a Group.
@Maria They were very lucky. I have nothing but mad love and respect for UK Boy Band/Girl Groups. Their downfall was just as bad as their US Counterparts. Since 2002 there really hasn't been a successful Boy Band Girl Group in The US. Nicole Scherzinger is more popular in the UK tan the US, and Justin Timberlake needs to come back big time bad. If it were up to me the next Boy Band/Girl Group in England should have past Icons talk to them and tell them that nothing lasts forever enjoy the Gravy Train ride for as long as you can. When New Kids On The Block were in their prime past Teen Idols from Les McKeown (The Bay City Rollers), Bobby Sherman, Donny Osmond, and Frankie Avalon gave them sage words of advice, have proper lifeskill lessons learn to do for yourself, don't get wrapped dup in the hype, and be very humble.
half a million between 9 and tax fees management not really a payday mate
IN THE BIBLE 'PROVERBS 23 v 29-30' - Show me someone who drinks 2 much, who has 2 try out some new drink and I will show u someone miserable and sorry 4 himself, always causing trouble and always complaining. His eyes r bloodshot and he has bruises that could have been avoided!
Kavana : what haveI done wrong to deserve this?
Answer: You have a lot of attitude. You did drugs. Don't complain if your life went spiraling down. smh
I bet u do worst thn him if ur in entertainment industry...so don't judge!
CHAVANA - POOR ME POOR ME!
IN THE BIBLE 'PROVERBS 31 v 6-7' - Alcohol is 4 people who r dying, 4 those who r in misery. Let them drink and 4get their poverty and unhappiness!
IN THE BIBLE 'PROVERBS 23 v 20-21' - Don't associate with people who drink 2 much wine or stuff themselves with food. Drunkards and gluttons will b reduced 2 poverty. If all u do is eat and sleep, u will b wearing rags!
That was heavy. I will check it out. Thank you.
If you believe the bible, you're probably delusional
Could someone please tell me if any of these young folks had any social skills before hitting the big time. Jonathan "Jon" Knight admitted that after NKOTB ended he was a mess. He was depressed, hadn't come out, and he didn't know how to do anything. His life is so much better. He's happily maried to a fitness instructor named harley, he's a successful house flipper who has a reality show. Unchained Melody is a standard that became a rock classic like blue moon, i only have eyes for you, and la bamba (a mexican folks song). By US Standards, he'd be a washout/wipeout.,
Also with the exception of Justin Timberlake, no boyband icon was successful as a solo artist in the past 25 years. Lance Bass said in an interview that diddy allegedly told justin to drop those fools. ie you're the star of the group you don't need them. Never ever take a cash advance, because if you do and don't produce the goods it will come back to bite you in the @ss. En Vogue did it and they came out of it with nothing, and when the jackson five left motown nine months before their contract ran out they got sued for 20 million, joe their father demanded and audit for past royalties, and found out he owed because he took large cash advances without telling his family. I wish someone would tell these guys, one minute you're hot, next you're not you can be replaced in a heartbeat.
Nobody ever told these guys "you're hot now, but not in the future!" So many teen idols from the 1950's to even now found that out the hard way
IN THE BIBLE 'PROVERBS 20 v 1' - Drinking 2 much makes u loud and foolish. It's stupid 2 get drunk!
KAVANA HAD SEX WITH NMS 2 GET A RECORDING DEAL COS IN THE SONG 'Special Kind of Something' KAVANA SINGS 'I didn't really think about the consequence/I got a one-way ticket out of innocence' THAT SAYS IT ALL!
Wow, such hatred. You know he didn't write that song?
CHAVANA - IS A COMMON MANC!
CHAVANA - IS AS COMMON AS MUCK!
CHAVANA IS A FISH & CHIPS MAN!