Aqua Announces Breakup Nearly 30 Years After Releasing “Barbie Girl”
This Barbie is a popstar.
Aqua has dropped some not-so-fantastic news.
After three decades together, the Danish-Norwegian eurodance group—whose most recent lineup included René Dif, Søren Rasted and Lene Nystrøm—announced they were splitting.
“After many incredible years, we have decided to close the chapter of AQUA as a live band,” the band wrote in an Instagram post on May 19. “AQUA has been such a huge part of our lives, and together we’ve had the chance to experience more than we ever dared to dream of.”
The “Barbie Girl” artists expressed gratitude for the love and opportunities their fans have provided them over the years, adding, “We’ve traveled the world countless times, met so many wonderful people, sung together with millions of you, and shared memories that we will carry with us forever.”
However, they explained that they wanted to quit on a high, choosing to wind down the group to preserve their legacy. (The move came nearly a decade after founding member Claus Norreen left the band).
