In 2004, The Black Eyed Peas embarked on the Elephunk Tour, hitting many countries in Europe and Asia.
Won a 2005 Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group and also received two nominations for Record of the Year and Best Rap Song. Their fourth single from the album was titled " Let's Get It Started", originally "Let's Get Retarded",īlack Eyed Peas after winning their 2005 Grammy The third single from the album, " Hey Mama" hit the charts and received even more exposure in 2003 when it was featured in the first "silhouette" television commercial for the iPod. The album subsequently spawned "Shut Up", which topped the charts in many success and went Gold and Platinum in the U.S., UK, Germany, and other European markets. It was the first album that indicated and demonstrated the new, polished pop sound designed to attract mass audiences and also the first under the name "THE Black Eyed Peas". The Black Eyed Pea's third album Elephunk began development on November 2, 2001, but was not released until 2003. The single became their first major hit, and the group also received their first grammy nomination. However, in an interview with, Taboo shared that Justin Timberlake's split with Britney Spears impacted the recording of "Where Is The Love?". Impressed, Timberlake help the Peas by recording the chorus. The finally complete BEP on Where is The Love? music videoīefore recording " Where is The Love?", Fergie introduced Justin Timberlake to the Peas. Shortly before Elephunk came out, Interscope chairman Jimmy Lovine offered Fergie to join Black Eyed Peas in 2002 which she accepted. She instantly bonded with the trio, and recorded five additional songs on the album. Dante Santiago introduced will.i.am to Fergie and he invited her to record the song. Nicole Scherzinger was originally approached to join the Peas, but was forced to decline since she was a member of Eden's Crush and was under contract. When they prepared for their next album, will.i.am searched a female singer to record " Shut Up". In 2000, they released their second album was Bridging the Gap, featuring the single " Request + Line" with Macy Gray. After being signed to Interscope Records they released their debut album, Behind the Front in 1998, earning them critical acclaim. Dante Santiago was replaced with Jaime Gomez (better known as Taboo), and Kim Hill became a steady background singer. To "Black Eyed Pods", and then to "Black Eyed Peas". He is on the voice as a judge for as long as i can rememberĪfter Eazy-E died in 1995, they reformed and changed Atban Klann, In High School, he used to attend raves, which is the reason he used more electronic sound for The E.N.D. Growing up without a father, her mother supported his musical career by sending him to school in Pacific Palisades.
and his wife Debra on East Los Angeles, California. He still receives thousands of pounds each year from his share of 'Careless Whisper' royalties alone.Īccording to The Richest, he has a net worth of around £18 .am was born to William Adams Sr. Since 1982, he has reportedly amassed £10 million from sales and royalties of records.Īlthough 'Careless Whisper' was a George Michael solo song, it was credited as being co-written by Andrew. However, they are thought to have rekindled their relationship in 2019. His mother is Scottish and his father is of Italian and Egyptian descent.įor 25 years, he was in a relationship with Bananarama star Keren Woodward, and they announced their split in 2017. His parents are Jennifer John (née Dunlop) and Alberto Mario Zacharia (who later changed his surname to Ridgeley).
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In 2019, he had a cameo as an audience member in the movie Last Christmas, a film inspired by and using the music of George Michael and Wham!Īndrew Ridgeley was born on January 26, 1963. Two years ago, he took part in the Dallaglio Cycle Slam, an 18 day and 1800km cycle across the French and Swiss alps. More recently, Andrew has been very involved in charity work. He returned to the UK permanently in 1990.
With little success, he moved to Los Angeles for a career in acting. Soon after the breakup of Wham!, Andrew moved to Monaco, and tried out Formula Three motor racing.