Geri Horner proved friendship never ends by gifting each of her Spice Girls bandmates a symbolic gold ring.
The group, which debuted in 1996 with their massive hit Wannabe, launched their career with a logo featuring a gold ring engraved with the band’s name.
And while the five-piece – also starring Mel B, Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton and Melanie C – celebrates 25 years of music, Geri shared a sentimental post explaining her special present.
Alongside a gallery of throwback snaps, she wrote on Instagram: “25 years of ‘Wannabe’. Wow. The song that changed the lives of five girls from Britain.
“The first picture was taken in my back garden on a Sunday – we were all listening to the radio together that day we went to number 3 in the charts!!
“The black and white picture was from our first ever photoshoot!
“And the famous ring… I bought a gold ring for each of the girls when we first got together, as a symbol of our friendship. It’s a special bond that continues to stand the test of time.
“I’m so proud of everything we have achieved together, girls. BIG thank you to our amazing fans from all over the world for your support and loyalty. Love, Ginger.”
To celebrate the milestone, the group released a four-track ‘Wannabe 25’ EP, featuring the classic single, written by Richard ‘Biff’ Stannard and Matt Rowe, plus new track Feed Your Love, co-written by the pair along with Spice Girls.
In her own post, Melanie C added: “25 years! Can you believe it?!
“With the help of our amazing fans this song catapulted us on our incredible journey, so much love and thanks to you guys today, the wonderful Matt and Biff, and my darling Spice Girls.
“So many memories! The Strongroom, St Pancras, those stairs! And backflipping all over the World!
“Happy Birthday Wannabe! Can’t wait until we Zig a zig ahh again!!! [sic]”
Speaking on the ‘Celebrity Search Engine’ podcast, the singer hinted there are “many more exciting [Spice Girls-related] things [happening] later on this year”.
Spice Girls released their first single on July 8 1996, propelling the group to the top of the charts in the UK, US and worldwide, and marking the first of many anthems for the iconic band.
Both the 12″ Vinyl and Cassette editions of the ‘Wannabe 25’ EP are available to pre-order now.
