Claire Richards

British singer Claire Richards became famous in the hugely popular '90s pop quintet Steps before departing the group in 2001. Following the success of their 2011 re-formation, she tentatively began a solo career, finally releasing her debut solo single "On My Own" in 2018. Her smooth, retro-influenced pop sound showcased her impressive vocal technique. Born in 1977 and brought up in Hillingdon in west London, Richards began her pop career in 1995 in the short-lived girl group TSD, who scored a couple of minor hits on the U.K. charts. Following their demise, she briefly worke...