Musical career

Early years

Destiny's Child was formed in Houston, Texas, in 1990, when original members Beyoncé and LaTavia Roberson were just nine years old. Knowles' father, Mathew, set about developing an act based on their singing and rapping, under the name Girl's Tyme. Because of her father's involvement, Beyoncé Knowles was always the leader of the group. They landed an appearance on Star Search, where they performed a rap song. LaTavia Roberson met Kelly Rowland in elementary school and introduced her to Beyoncé. [1] Rowland eventually moved in with the Knowleses after her mother decided to move back to Atlanta, Georgia. In 1993, LeToya Luckett joined the act. The quartet's lineup was finalized (for the time being). Tina Knowles, Beyoncé's mother, took their name from a passage in the Book of Isaiah. They spent the next few years working their way up from the Houston club scene, eventually opening for popular R&B artists like SWV, Dru Hill, and Immature. In 1995, Destiny's Child signed with Elektra Records but got dropped. In 1997, Destiny's Child was offered a recording contract by Columbia Records. Beyoncé Knowles and Kelly Rowland received intensive training with David Lee Brewer from the age of 8 years old through the release of their second Album "The Writing's on the Wall". Brewer, who now is CEO of Brewer International, an Artistic Development and Management Agency in Berlin, Germany continues to produce award winning singers.

Destiny's Child

The Writing's on the Wall

Survivor

Solo projects after Survivor

Michelle Williams

Destiny Fulfilled

Final destiny and the future

On June 13, 2005, it was announced the group will disband after their world tour ends in the fall of 2005. [4] It was decided that the split would occur after the very last concert in Vancouver, Canada. The group first appeared on MTV's Total Request Live on June 21, 2005 to officially confirm their split. Their management decided to document their final tour for a special farewell DVD to be released March 28, 2006. It must be noted that Beyoncé herself has been quoted as saying that the breakup of the group is not permanent and she would not rule out any future Destiny's Child projects.

Philanthropy

David Foster and his daughter Amy Foster-Gillies wrote Destiny's Child's last single Stand Up For Love for World Children's Day, an event which takes place annually around the world on November 20 to raise awareness and funds for children's causes worldwide. Over the past three years, more than $50 million has been raised to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities and other children's organizations. Destiny's Child lent their voices and support as global ambassadors for the 2005 program.

Awards

For a detailed look at the group's awards, see Destiny's Child awards and accolades.

Miscellaneous

Tours