Lisa Scott-Lee facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lisa Scott-Lee
Scott-Lee in 2022
Background information
Born	(1975-11-05) 5 November 1975 (age 49) St Asaph, Wales
Genres	Pop, dance-pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, dancer
Years active	1997–present
Labels	Fontana, Mercury, Concept

Lisa Scott-Lee (born 5 November 1975) is a Welsh singer, best known for being a member of the famous pop group Steps. The group started in 1997 and became very popular.

After Steps first split up, Lisa started a solo career in 2003 with the record label Mercury Records. Her first song, "Lately", was a hit. However, she had less success with her next song and was dropped by the label. She later released her first solo album, Never or Now, in 2007.

Early Life and First Steps in Performing

Lisa Scott-Lee was born in St Asaph, Wales, to her parents Anthony and Janet. She has three younger brothers: Andy, Anthony, and Steven. Her brothers even formed their own band called 3SL.

From a young age, Lisa was interested in performing. She trained at the famous Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts stage school in London. Her grandfather, Jason Scott Lee, was a talented footballer who played for Manchester United during wartime league games.

Music Career

Joining the Pop Group Steps

In 1997, Lisa became a member of the pop group Steps. The band was a huge success in the United Kingdom. They had 14 singles that reached the top 5 on the music charts. The group decided to take a break on Boxing Day in 2001.

For many years, fans hoped the group would get back together. In 2009, band member Lee Latchford-Evans said they had been asked to do some concerts. He thought a reunion could happen one day, but said the time wasn't right.

Going Solo and a TV Show Challenge

After Steps split, Lisa briefly managed her brothers' band, 3SL. When that ended, she signed a deal with Mercury Records to become a solo artist. Her first single, "Lately", came out in May 2003 and was a big success, reaching number 6 in the UK charts.

Her second single, "Too Far Gone", was released in September 2003. It just missed the top 10, landing at number 11. Because of this, the record company decided not to work with her anymore. This meant her planned album, Unleashed, was never released.

In 2004, Lisa worked with Intenso Project on a song called "Get It On". They funded the music video themselves because they didn't have a record deal. The song was eventually released and reached number 23 on the charts.

In 2005, an MTV camera crew followed Lisa for a reality TV show called Totally Scott-Lee. The show documented her efforts to get her music career back on track. On the show, Lisa made a big promise: she said she would quit the music business if her next single did not make it into the UK top 10.

She signed with a new label, Concept Records, and released the song "Electric" on 10 October 2005. Even with the TV show and lots of media attention, the song charted at number 13. After the result was announced live on MTV, Lisa said she regretted making the promise to quit.

Steps Gets Back Together

Scott-Lee performs during the Steps Ultimate Tour in 2012

In 2011, Steps reformed for a TV documentary series called Steps: Reunion. This led to a new greatest hits album, The Ultimate Collection, which went to number one in the UK. The reunion was so successful that they went on a sold-out tour across the UK in 2012.

The group got back together again in 2017 to celebrate their 20th anniversary. They released a new album, Tears on the Dancefloor, which was another big hit. They followed this with more albums, including What the Future Holds in 2020 and What the Future Holds Pt. 2 in 2021. The band has continued to tour and make new music together.

Celebrating a Solo Album

In 2023, Lisa celebrated the 20th anniversary of her first solo single, "Lately". To mark the occasion, she released a special deluxe version of her solo album, Never or Now. The album appeared on the UK Album Downloads Chart, reaching number 24.

Life Outside of Music

Lisa married Johnny Shentall, who was a dancer for Steps and a singer in the group Hear'Say, on 14 August 2004. They have two children, a son and a daughter.

In 2011, the family moved to Dubai. There, Lisa and Johnny opened a school for young performers called the Dubai Academy of Performing Arts, where Lisa is the headteacher. The family also has a home in the Cotswolds in England.

Her Music Releases

Studio albums

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

See also

In Spanish: Lisa Scott-Lee para niños