Clea
are three talented girls who became friends when they met on Popstars: The
Rivals in 2002, Lynsey Brown, Emma Beard and Aimee Kearsley decided to form
a band when they were voted off the hit television series that gripped the
nation; Chloe Staines was also a member or this band but left to pursue other
interests. It wasn't long before the girls found themselves a management
contract and record deal and they spent the summer of 2003 working on their
sound and recording songs and an album was created for future release. In
September the girls released Download It, the media liked it and it
entered the charts at number 21, this gave the girls an opportunity to fulfill
their childhood dream of performing on Top Of The Pops.To follow 'Clothes Off' the girls announced the fourth single set for release in May 2006 titled 'Lucky Like That', their first airplay on Capital Disney sparked great response from their fans who loved the song instantly. The song brought in interest from other radio stations, one who was so impressed by the girls, he made a whole week dedicated to them, playing the single at least 3 times an hour and an interview soon followed. (www.airwave-radio.co.uk). The girls will release 'Lucky Like That' on the 22nd May 2006, and the album 'Trinity' will be available later in the year.
Why the name Clea?
It was originally the four letters from our names. When Chloe left, it became ‘Collectively Lynsey Emma and Aimee.’
How did you form the group?
We met on Popstars: The Rivals and got on so well that we made a group together!
Will you always sing pop music?
Yes, it’s what we love to do. We’re pop girls through and through and get to bring in tastes of other styles like Rock and R&B.
What’s the best thing about being in a girl group?
We always have a laugh together and get to do what we love doing everyday.
Who’s the most argumentative in the group?
Ooh, it depends on the day…and the time of the month ha ha!
Do you write your own material?
We have co-written our new album ‘Trinity’ which has been a great opportunity.
What have you been working on recently?
Promotion for our new single ‘Lucky Like That.’
Do you have any celebrity friends?
A few, we’re in touch with a couple of the McFly boys and are in touch with Simon Cowell.
Who would you like to work with if you had the chance?
Beyonce Knowles (Aimee) or Pharrell (Emma), Liam Gallagher (Lynsey)
Where can we see Clea perform live?
In a town near you!
www.officialclea.com
By Rashmi Shastri - May 2006