Before Lady Gaga, there was TLC, whose fashion-forward outfits and distinctive music made them unique. They also inspired young teens to express their originality and embrace being different with their hit songs like "No Scrubs" and "Waterfalls." The group has continued to tour and record music as a duo following the death of group member Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes in 2002, but remaining members Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas have vowed never to replace the late Lopes.
In a 2021 interview with The New York Post, Thomas said they've never even considered bringing in a new member. "It was just meant to be us," she said. Watkins added that they do their best to honor their friend's memory with every performance.
"When we perform, we always keep her energy alive," she said. "It's about a celebration of life now — what we accomplished together, what we built together, the body of work — and we feel her presence."
