Wet Wet Wet are one of Britain's most successful pop bands, renowned for their soulful sound, enduring appeal and exceptional live performances. Formed in Scotland, the band have enjoyed a remarkable career spanning more than four decades, selling over 15 million records worldwide and becoming one of the defining British acts of the 1980s and 1990s. Their achievements include 27 UK Top 40 singles, four Number 1 albums and an impressive 20 times platinum certification in the UK. Their iconic cover of 'Love Is All Around' remains one of the biggest singles in British chart history, spending an unprecedented 15 consecutive weeks at Number 1, a record that still stands for any UK artist.
The band's journey began in 1982 when school friends came together to form Wet Wet Wet, quickly developing a distinctive blend of pop, soul and soft rock that set them apart. Their breakthrough came with a string of hit singles, including 'Wishing I Was Lucky', 'Sweet Little Mystery', 'Angel Eyes' and 'Temptation', establishing them as one of the UK's biggest chart acts. Their success continued throughout the late 1980s and 1990s with acclaimed albums, sold-out tours and further classics such as 'Goodnight Girl', 'Julia Says', 'Lip Service' and 'Somewhere Somehow'. In 2018, Kevin Simm, winner of 'The Voice UK' and former member of Liberty X, became the band's lead vocalist, bringing a fresh dynamic while preserving the unmistakable Wet Wet Wet sound. Their album 'The Journey' marked Kevin's recording debut with the band and reached the UK Top 10.
Throughout their career, Wet Wet Wet have earned widespread recognition for both their commercial success and live performances. They received the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act in 1988 and have spent more than 500 weeks in the Official UK Singles and Albums Charts. Beyond the charts, the band have performed for over four million people across dozens of countries, setting ticket sales records, including a sold-out ten night residency at Glasgow's SEC. They have also appeared at landmark events, including Nelson Mandela's 70th Birthday Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium and Live 8 at Murrayfield Stadium.
Today, Wet Wet Wet continues to captivate audiences around the world with an energetic seven-piece live show led by Kevin Simm alongside founding bassist Graeme Clark and long-serving guitarist Graeme Duffin. Their concerts are packed with timeless hits, powerful musicianship and audience participation, creating an unforgettable atmosphere for festivals, theatres, corporate events and private celebrations. Combining decades of chart success with polished live performances and universally loved songs, Wet Wet Wet remain one of Britain's most reliable and entertaining live bands.
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- 2021 – Released UK Top 10 album 'The Journey' featuring Kevin Simm on lead vocals.
- 2005 – Performed at Live 8: The Long Walk to Justice at Murrayfield Stadium.
- 1994 – 'Love Is All Around' spent a record 15 consecutive weeks at Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart.
- 1994 – 'Love Is All Around' featured on the soundtrack to Four Weddings and a Funeral.
- 1992 – Released the Number 1 single 'Goodnight Girl'.
- 1990 – Achieved their first UK Number 1 album with 'Holding Back the River'.
- 1988 – Won the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act.
- 1988 – Released the hit album 'The Memphis Sessions'.
- 1987 – Broke into the charts with debut album 'Popped In Souled Out' and hit singles including 'Wishing I Was Lucky' and 'Sweet Little Mystery'.
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