Westlife UK Fans: January 2010

Westlife Introduction

Westlife is an Irish pop band formed on 3 July 1998. The group's original lineup comprised Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan and Brian McFadden who left in 2004. Currently, Filan and Feehily serve as the band's lead vocalists. The band is the only act in UK history to have their first seven singles go straight to Number 1, and they have gone on to sell over 43 million records worldwide which includes their studio, single, video, and compilation albums.

They were signed by Simon Cowell and are currently managed by Louis Walsh. In 2008, they were declared as Ireland's ninth-richest celebrities under 30 years old and 13th in general. They garnered 14 number one singles in the United Kingdom, the third-highest in UK history, tying with Cliff Richard and trailing behind only Elvis Presley and The Beatles. The band has also broken a few top records, including "Music artist with most consecutive number 1's in the UK" and the "Biggest selling arena act in the Wembley Arena".

Over years of their career, Westlife's music has evolved from teen pop to a pop sound, with an emphasis on ballads. All of the band members are songwriters, although most of their hits have been composed by external writers, most notably Steve Mac and Wayne Hector.On 1 June 2008, Westlife marked their 10th anniversary with a concert in Croke Park, Dublin which saw more than 83,000 fans attending the special occasion. Music Week revealed on their website that Westlife is the official third top touring act within the years 2005–2008, while they were 7th top touring act of 2008.

Studio albums

Westlife
Coast to Coast
World of Our Own
Turnaround
Face to Face
Back Home
Where We Are

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Westlife - Star Welcomes Third Child

Westlife star Shane Filan and his wife Gillian have welcomed their third child, a baby boy.According to the Irish Independent, the baby was born at 9.30pm on Friday night at Sligo General Hospital.The baby, who will be named Shane Peter Filan, reportedly weighed 6lbs 9oz.AdvertisementA friend told the newspaper: "Shane and Gillian are over the moon with their new arrival.""They're thrilled it's a boy and have decided to call him after his dad, which Shane is chuffed about.""Both mom and baby are both doing great, although it was a last-minute dash to get to the hospital."The couple already have a daughter named Nicole and a son named Patrick.

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Westlife - Members

~Shane Filan~
Name: Shane Steven Filan
Date of birth: 5th July 1979
Height: 5ft 9 in (175 cm)
Eye colour: Hazel Green
Starsign: Cancer
School: Summer Hill College
Pet: A German Shepherd called Kaiser, and one called Oscar
Hobbies: Horse Riding, Snooker, Pitch and Putt
FaveFootball Team: Liverpool
Fave actor/actress: Tom Cruise

~Mark Feehily~
Full name: Markus Michael Patrick Feehily
Date of birth: 28th May 1980
Height: 5ft 10½ in (179 cm)
Eye colour: Blue
Starsign: Gemini
School: Summer Hill College
Pet: A black Labrador called Snoopy
Hobbies: Tennis, Football, Snooker, Chilling Out
Fave Football Team: Liverpool
Fave actor/actress: Eddie Murphy,

~Nicky Bryne~
Full name: Nicholas Bernard James Adam Byrne
Date of birth: 9th October 1978
Height: 5ft 10 in (177 cm)
Eye colour: Blue
Starsign: Libra
School: Returned to Plunket College after spending two years
with Leeds Football Club
Hobbies: Football and Snooker
Fave Football Team: Manchester United
Fave actor/actress: Bruce Willis & Cameron Diaz
Fave music: Pop & chart music

~Kian Egan~

Name: Kian Egan
Date of birth: 29th April 1980
Height: 5ft 10 in (177 cm)
Eye colour: Blue
Starsign: Taurus
School: Summer Hill Collage
Hobbies: Snooker, Pitch and Putt
Fave Football Team: Liverpool
Fave actor/actress: Brad Pitt & Cameron Diaz
Fave Music:Boyzone, Five, Britney Spears,

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Westlife - One Of the Biggest UK Pop Acts Of All Time

Westlife have quickly become one of the most successful pop groups of all time in the UK. Westlife set a record when their first 7 singles debuted at #1 on the pop singles charts in the UK. When their single "You Raise Me Up" debuted at #1 on the UK pop chart in 2005 it was Westlife's 13th #1 placing them behind only Elvis Presley, the Beatles, and Cliff Richard for the most #1's of all time.

Westlife are known for recording ballads with lush musical settings and soulful vocals. Westlife have hit the top of the charts with many cover versions of pop songs. Among those are versions of Terry Jacks' "Seasons In the Sun," Billy Joel's "Uptown Girl," Phil Collins' "Against All Odds," and Barry Manilow's "Mandy." The Westlife version of "Against All Odds" was recorded with Mariah Carey and released in 2000. It became a major international hit, but it was not marketed as a single in the US where Carey was suffering from a significant commercial downturn.

Tabloid news stories have followed Westlife throughout their career. Westlife member Bryan McFadden left the group in 2004 to embark on a solo career and spend more time with his wife, Atomic Kitten member Kerry Katona. Unfortunately, the couple are now separated. Westlife member Mark Feehily announced that he is gay in August 2005 chart.
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Westlife - Help's Again Little Fan

Westlife have made a dream come true for a fan who has battled back to health after a brain operation. Nicole Malloy, 11, had surgery on a tumour last week and thought she would miss out on tonight's gig. Doctors told her she would be able to get out of hospital for one night if she was strong enough.

Westlife heard Nicole's story when a family friend contacted the group's website asking them to mention the brave girl on stage. Instead, the band sent Nicole five tickets for tomorrow's show at Glasgow's SECC and have invited her backstage to meet them.

Nicole, who is rarely able to leave her ward at Edinburgh's Royal Sick Children's Hospital, was overwhelmed yesterday. She said: "I have never been to a concert before, so I am really excited. Brian is my favourite but I don't know what I will say to him. A kiss on the cheek will be enough. I was just so worried I would not be well enough, but I am determined to get strong for it. My favourite song is World Of Our Own so I will be singing along."

Nicole's mum Angela, of Polbeath, Dunfermline, said it will be her daughter's dream come true. She said: "The last year has been really hard for Nicole after she was diagnosed with cancer. She has had lots of ups and downs and has had to be very brave. Nicole is undergoing a course of chemotherapy and has lost so much weight. But she was so desperate to go to the Westlife concert, we wanted to make it possible. Nicole has all the CDs and posters. She is a big fan. But she had to have emergency surgery last week after a pressure tube to her brain became blocked. She was devasted because she thought she might not be able to go. But the surgeons have worked so hard to get her better on time. They have been fantastic."

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