Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child was an American R&B group. Originally a duo and later a quartet, the group eventually became a trio, whose members are Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly R

Destiny's Child was an American R&B group. Originally a duo and later a quartet, the group eventually became a trio, whose members are Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. According to the World Music Awards, they are the "Best-Selling Female Group of All Time". The group has accumulated record sales of over 46 million albums and singles (over 60 million records sold when combining the solo sales of Knowles, Rowland and Williams alongside the group's success). On June 12, 2005 they announced on tour in Barcelona that they would no longer perform together, instead pursuing individual careers in music, theater, television and film.

Destiny's Child was formed in Houston, Texas, in 1990, when original members Beyoncé Knowles and LaTavia Roberson were just nine years old; Knowles' father, Matthew, set about developing an act based on their singing and rapping, under the name GirlTyme. Knowles's met Kelly Rowland after she moved to Texas with her mother and brother. Kelly later moved in with the Knowles' after her mother decided to move again. Later Tina Knowles, Beyoncé's mother, took their name from a passage in the Book of Isaiah. They landed an appearance on Star Search (as a trio), where they performed a rap song. In 1993, LeToya Luckett joined the act. The quartet's lineup was finalized (for the time being), and they spent the next few years working their way up from the Houston club scene, eventually opening for popular R&B artists like SWV, Dru Hill, and Immature. In 1997, Destiny's Child was offered a recording contract by Columbia Records. They are considered one of the best groups ever.