Pepsi & Shirlie

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/pepsi---shirlie

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the duo formation year?1985
2. What is the city of origin?London, England
3. Who are Pepsi & Shirlie?Pepsi & Shirlie are a British pop duo who began as backing singers for the famous group Wham! before becoming their own artists.
4. How did Pepsi & Shirlie become famous?Their first single, "Heartache," was released in 1985 and reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, making them well known.

Pop Duo: A musical collaboration comprising two performers specializing in popular music genres.
Backing Vocalists: Singers who provide vocal accompaniment, harmonies, and support to a lead vocalist or band.
UK Singles Chart: The definitive weekly list ranking the commercial performance of singles in the United Kingdom.