Take That: Now and Then

Containing hot behind-the-scenes information on the band's sold out comeback tour, this story of the most successful British band since The Beatles gives a complete history of the group. Formed in Manchester in the early 1990s, theirs was not an easy beginning. Grueling training schedules and tours gigs in empty school halls had to be endured before the boys finally made it in the fickle world of pop music. Once they made it, the only thing more certain than Take That's next single going straight into the Top Ten was that they would clean up at every award ceremony. But behind the glamour and success, tensions mounted. Robbie Williams was sliding into the depths of depression and left the band on the eve of their 1995 tour. By 1996, Take That were no more. Speaking exclusively to those inside the music industry who knew them best, many of whom have never spoken publicly about their experiences, music journalist Martin Roach recounts exactly what went on behind the scenes during those years, as well as providing first-hand accounts from some of the prolific boy-band members.