Michael Cragg

Michael Cragg, music journalist and author of 'Reach for the Stars: 1996–2006,' dives into the vibrant world of 90s boy bands. He shares how Take That transformed the genre and the impact of Robbie Williams' departure. The conversation explores fan culture before social media and the obsessive marketing strategies of the era. Michael delves into the rise and fall of groups like Westlife and Five, highlighting the mental health struggles they faced. He also discusses the evolution of boy bands into the 2000s and the shift away from choreography in male acts.