Eternal, a British R&B group, was formed in 1992 and quickly rose to international fame. Initially consisting of sisters Easther and Vernie Bennett, along with Kéllé Bryan and Louise Nurding (later known as Louise Redknapp), the group became one of the UK's most successful girl bands. They were often compared to the American group En Vogue due to their polished harmonies and soulful sound. Their debut album Always & Forever, released in 1993, reached number two on the UK Album Chart and achieved four-times platinum status, cementing their place in the music scene.
Louise Redknapp left the group in 1995 to pursue a solo career, after which the remaining trio released Power of a Woman. This album continued their streak of success, producing several hit singles and further solidifying their reputation. In 1997, Eternal achieved their first UK number one single with "I Wanna Be the Only One," a duet with BeBe Winans. That same year, they won the Mobo Award for Best Single and were nominated for several Brit Awards throughout their career.
Despite their success, the group saw significant changes in its line-up. Kéllé Bryan left in 1998, leaving only the Bennett sisters to carry on. Eternal's subsequent releases were less commercially successful, and the group eventually disbanded in 2000. However, their legacy as a powerful R&B act remained intact, with 15 UK Top 20 hits and over 10 million records sold worldwide.
The group briefly reunited in 2013 for the ITV documentary The Big Reunion, with Kéllé Bryan returning, though Louise Redknapp declined to rejoin. Eternal's Greatest Hits album saw renewed success following the documentary. Plans for a second reunion in 2024 were announced, but ultimately fell through due to disagreements about performing at LGBTQ Pride events, marking yet another chapter in the group’s storied history.
