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Boyzone

Background information
Origin Dublin, Ireland
Genre(s) Pop
Years active 1993-2000
2007-
Label(s) Universal

Boyzone are a popular Irish boy band of the 1990s. Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Pop music as a genre features a noticeable rhythmic element catchy melodies and hooks, a mainstream style and conventional structure In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Universal Music Group (UMG is the largest Business group and family of Record labels in the Recording industry. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. They had major success in the UK and Ireland and differing levels of success in parts of Europe and Asia with six #1 hit singles in the UK. By 2007 they had sold over 15 million records. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [1]

Boyzone was put together in 1993 by Louis Walsh who is also known for managing Johnny Logan and Westlife. This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993. Events January Michael Louis Vincent (born 5 August 1952 in Kiltimagh, County Mayo) better known as Louis Walsh, is an Irish Music manager, and Johnny Logan (born on 13 May 1954 in Frankston near Melbourne, Australia, real name Seán Patrick Michael Sherrard Westlife is an Irish pop band that was formed on 3 July 1998 They were signed on by Simon Cowell and are currently managed by Louis Walsh. Before even recording any material they made a now infamous appearance on RTÉ's The Late Late Show. The Late Late Show is the world's longest-running Chat show and officially the flagship television programme of Irish broadcasting company Their first album Said and Done was released in 1995 and the following two studio albums in 1996 and 1998. Said and Done is the debut Album by Irish band Boyzone. The pop album was released on 21 November, 1994 See also 1995 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1995 Record A studio album is an original collection of new tracks by a recording artist This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1998 Four compilation albums have been released, the latest being The Silver Collection in summer 2007. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007

Contents

Band history

Boyzone was formed in 1993 by Louis Walsh through an advertisement calling for auditions to form a new all-male 'boy band' vocal group: 'the Irish Take That'. Michael Louis Vincent (born 5 August 1952 in Kiltimagh, County Mayo) better known as Louis Walsh, is an Irish Music manager, and Take That are an English pop Musical group consisting of members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark About 300 singers tried out and initially, six were selected. They made their first appearance, only a day after being formed, on Ireland's top-rated Late Late Show dancing to a backing track before a somewhat bemused audience in a TV moment which has often been re-played to the embarrassment of the band members who later found fame. The Late Late Show is the world's longest-running Chat show and officially the flagship television programme of Irish broadcasting company

With some of the original members fading away and others being brought into the group, it took some time before Boyzone settled down into its most recognisable 5-member line-up of Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch. Ronan Keating (born March 3, 1977 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish pop Singer who has had hits with boyband Michael Christopher Charles Graham (born 15 August 1972, Dublin) is an Irish pop Singer, best known as a member of Keith Duffy is the name of Keith Duffy (singer/actor (1974- Irish sang with Boyzone appeared in British soap opera Coronation Street Shane Eamon Mark Stephen Lynch (born July 3, 1976, in Dublin) is an Irish Pop star and Boy band Vocalist of They played through 1993 and in the early parts of 1994 all over Ireland, mainly in pubs and clubs, before Polygram signed them up in 1994 and released the cover version of the Detroit Spinners hit Working My Way Back to You, featuring Graham and Gately on lead vocals. PolyGram was the name from 1972 of the Major label recording company started by Philips as a holding company for its music interests in 1945 The Spinners are a Detroit, Michigan -based soul Vocal group (active since 1954 and most popular during the 1970s " Working My Way Back to You " is a song made popular by The Four Seasons in 1966 and The Spinners (known as The Detroit Spinners in the United Kingdom in It reached No. 3 in the Irish Charts.

The release of their cover version of the classic Osmonds' hit, Love Me for a Reason, paved the way for Boyzone to break the British Charts. " Love Me for a Reason " is a song by The Osmonds, and released in 1974 The song hit No. 2 in the UK and was included in their 1995 hit debut album Said and Done. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Said and Done is the debut Album by Irish band Boyzone. The pop album was released on 21 November, 1994 The album reached the No. 1 spot in both UK and Ireland.

The band's second album - A Different Beat - was released in 1996 and contained their first UK number one single, a cover of the Bee Gees hit Words. A Different Beat is the second album released by Irish boy band Boyzone. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The Bee Gees were a singing trio of brothers — Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. " Words " is a Song written and sung by the Bee Gees, released in 1968 The album also contained the hit singles A Different Beat, Isn't It a Wonder and Picture of You (which became the soundtrack of Mr. Bean, The Ultimate Disaster Movie). A Different Beat is a 1999 Album by Gary Moore. Track listing All music and lyrics by Gary Moore except track 4 by Jimi Hendrix Picture of You is the debut album from The X Factor series 3 contestant Ben Mills, released on 12 March 2007 Bean, also known as Bean The Ultimate Disaster Movie or Mr Bean The Movie is a 1997 feature film based on the television Ronan Keating - who by now had emerged as the band's lead singer and front-man - won the Ivor Novello award for songwriting in 1997 for Picture of You. Ronan Keating (born March 3, 1977 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish pop Singer who has had hits with boyband David Ivor Davies (15 January 1893 &ndash 6 March 1951 better known as Ivor Novello, was a Welsh Composer, Singer and Actor, who Picture of You is the debut album from The X Factor series 3 contestant Ben Mills, released on 12 March 2007

Their third studio album, Where We Belong, was released in 1998 and showcased Boyzone's writing abilities. Where We Belong is the third Studio album by the Irish band Boyzone. The album further widened their fan base due to the more mature songs. It contained the hit singles All That I Need (which stayed for 6 weeks in the MTV Asia charts), Baby Can I Hold You and No Matter What. " All That I Need " is a song by Boyzone, released in 1998 appearing on the album Where We Belong. " Baby Can I Hold You' " is the third single from American contemporary folk artist Tracy Chapman, released in late 1988 "No Matter What" is a song from the 1996 musical Whistle Down the Wind written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman. Originally written for the Andrew Lloyd Webber stage musical Whistle Down the Wind, No Matter What was the group's best ever selling single and was voted Song of the Year, 1998. Andrew Lloyd Webber Baron Lloyd-Webber (born 22 March 1948 is a British Composer of Musical theatre, the elder son of William Lloyd Webber

In 1999, their greatest hits compilation - By Request - was released and was followed by another tour. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) By Request is an album by Boyzone. The pop album contains Greatest hits recorded between 1994-1999 and was released on August 3 Also, during this time, due to the threat of a tabloid expose, Stephen Gately revealed that he was gay and was in love with the ex-Caught in the Act member Eloy de Jong. Caught in the Act were a Dutch Boy band. The band was established by record producer Cees van Leeuwen in 1993 It was also during this year when Ronan Keating released his first solo single, When You Say Nothing at All. " When You Say Nothing at All " is a country song written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz. By this time, after six years together and amid growing tensions behind the scenes, the band members had decided to take some time off from Boyzone to pursue solo projects.

The group performed together for the last time in January 2000. January 2000: &larr - January - February - March - April - May - June - July - In the seven years that they were together (1993 - 2000), they had gone from being dubbed the "most promising band of the year" by the British magazine Smash Hits in 1995 to realising their full potential with huge popularity and a string of hits. This article is about a magazine For the compilation album by Jimi Hendrix, see Smash Hits (album.

What initially started on that (by now infamous) Late, Late Show appearance, became a massively successful pop group phenomenon which sold more than 10 million records in total. All sixteen of their singles reached the UK top five and they became the first Irish act to have four number one hits in the United Kingdom charts. Their 1998 tour of Ireland shattered all sales records when 35,000 tickets were sold out in four hours. At their height, Boyzone were one of the biggest-selling artists in music. Along with Take That they spearheaded the growth of the 'boy band' movement which transformed the industry in the 1990s. Take That are an English pop Musical group consisting of members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark

The band has been commemorated by the London's Rock Circus by inviting them to place their hand prints on the "Walls of Hands" beside the likes of Eric Clapton and Michael Jackson. Also, wax figures of the boys were made beside U2 in Dublin.

Boyzone were always active supporters of charity works. They appeared on the Childliners record The Gift Of Christmas alongside acts such as Backstreet Boys, MN8, E.Y.C., Sean Maguire, Deuce, Ultimate Kaos, Sonia, Heaven 17, Peter Andre, Michelle Gayle, Dannii Minogue and many more. Backstreet Boys are a Grammy -nominated American pop group They were the first group launched by fallen Boy band mogul Lou Pearlman. MN8 are an R&B group from the United Kingdom, consisting of band members KG (co-founder frontman lead vocals G-Man (co-founder lead vocals - (Source EYC (also known as Express Yourself Clearly) was a pop / R&B group This article is about the English actor and singer For the Irish fiddler see Sean McGuire (fiddler. Deuce were a British pop Quartet who scored a string of hit singles in the mid 1990s before splitting up in 1997 Ultimate Kaos was a Boyband from from the 1990s who were formed by Simon Cowell. For other uses see Sonia. SONIA is the S terling O ver' N' ight I ndex A verage Heaven 17 are a British Synthpop band originating from the city of Sheffield in the early 1980s Peter James André (born 27 February 1973 is an English-born Australian Singer-songwriter and Television personality. Michelle Patricia Gayle (born 2 February 1971 in London, England) is a British actress and Singer. Danielle Jane Minogue (born 20 October 1971 known as Dannii, is an Australian singer songwriter Television personality and occasional actress,

Reunion

For seven years after their split in 2000 the band members had mixed success in their individual careers. Keating in particular remained a force in the music industry as he continued writing and managing other bands. Gately also continued his career as a solo artist, appearing in a number of West End stage musicals, and Duffy had some success as an actor (including a role in the TV soap Coronation Street). Coronation Street (commonly known as 'Corrie' is an award-winning Soap opera created by Tony Warren

While Boyzone's fan base remained loyal however, and their records continued to sell and were often heard on radio and in pubs and clubs, the band's reputation suffered to some extent from rumors of feuds and ill-feeling among the former band members, which undercut the image of a clean-cut 'best of friends' group of fun-loving Irish lads.

Then in the early 2000s, Take That re-formed and had considerable success with some new record releases, a number of TV appearances and a national tour. Take That are an English pop Musical group consisting of members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Just as it had in the 1990s, the model of Take That proved an inspiration to Boyzone. Take That are an English pop Musical group consisting of members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark Putting their differences aside, they announced in 2007 plans for a high-profile re-union tour the following year.

The Boyzone re-union tour began in May 28th, 2008 and was set to last for a month but now has been extended to three months.

Band members

Albums

Year Title Chart positions
UK
1995 Said and Done 1
1996 A Different Beat 1
1998 Where We Belong 1
1999 By Request 1
1999 The Singles Collection 1994-1999 129
2003 Ballads - The Love Song Collection 6
2006 Key To My Life: Collection 8
2007 The Silver Collection -
2008 TBA -

Singles

The Year 2000 and beyond

Boyzone opened the door for fellow Irish boy band, Westlife. Ronan Keating (born March 3, 1977 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish pop Singer who has had hits with boyband Michael Christopher Charles Graham (born 15 August 1972, Dublin) is an Irish pop Singer, best known as a member of Shane Eamon Mark Stephen Lynch (born July 3, 1976, in Dublin) is an Irish Pop star and Boy band Vocalist of Keith Peter Thomas Francis John Duffy (born 1 October[[ 974]] is an Irish singer and actor who began his career as part of Boyzone Said and Done is the debut Album by Irish band Boyzone. The pop album was released on 21 November, 1994 A Different Beat is the second album released by Irish boy band Boyzone. Where We Belong is the third Studio album by the Irish band Boyzone. By Request is an album by Boyzone. The pop album contains Greatest hits recorded between 1994-1999 and was released on August 3 " Love Me for a Reason " is a song by The Osmonds, and released in 1974 " Key to My Life " is the second single from Irish boy band Boyzone 's debut album being the follow-up to UK #2 debut single " Love Me For A Reason " Father and Son " is a popular song written and performed by British singer Cat Stevens on his 1970 album Tea for the Tillerman. " Words " is a Song written and sung by the Bee Gees, released in 1968 Bean, also known as Bean The Ultimate Disaster Movie or Mr Bean The Movie is a 1997 feature film based on the television " Baby Can I Hold You' " is the third single from American contemporary folk artist Tracy Chapman, released in late 1988 " All That I Need " is a song by Boyzone, released in 1998 appearing on the album Where We Belong. "No Matter What" is a song from the 1996 musical Whistle Down the Wind written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman. "I Love The Way You Love Me" is a single by American country music singer John Michael Montgomery that reached the top of the Billboard " When the Going Gets Tough the Tough Get Going " is a popular Song originally recorded by Billy Ocean in 1985 " You Needed Me " is a popular song written by Randy Goodrum. Westlife is an Irish pop band that was formed on 3 July 1998 They were signed on by Simon Cowell and are currently managed by Louis Walsh. Since Boyzone split in 2000, Ronan Keating has made a career from going solo and has released five albums, also achieving countless hit singles such as When You Say Nothing at All; Stephen Gately released a modestly successful solo album and is now pursuing a career in stage acting and particularly West End musicals, starring in the Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"; Mikey Graham has also pursued solo projects and now works as a music producer; Keith Duffy has appeared in the British Soap "Coronation Street" as well as a number of theatre productions in Ireland and Wales ; Shane Lynch recently appeared on the Reality TV Shows, "Celebrity Love Island" and "The Games". Ronan Keating (born March 3, 1977 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish pop Singer who has had hits with boyband " When You Say Nothing at All " is a country song written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the second British Musical theatre show written by the team of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice Michael Christopher Charles Graham (born 15 August 1972, Dublin) is an Irish pop Singer, best known as a member of Keith Duffy is the name of Keith Duffy (singer/actor (1974- Irish sang with Boyzone appeared in British soap opera Coronation Street Coronation Street (commonly known as 'Corrie' is an award-winning Soap opera created by Tony Warren Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world Shane Eamon Mark Stephen Lynch (born July 3, 1976, in Dublin) is an Irish Pop star and Boy band Vocalist of Love Island (formerly Celebrity Love Island) was a British Television programme.

The Re-Union

In 2003 rumours of a Boyzone reunion began to circulate. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Following the success of fellow Universal artists Take That's reunion and subsequent sell-out tour in 2006, these rumours came to a head and in early 2007 there were news reports that all five members and their manager, The X Factor Judge Louis Walsh, had met in Dublin to discuss and organise a comeback tour. Take That are an English pop Musical group consisting of members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, Mark For versions in other countries see The X Factor (TV series. The X Factor is a British Television Michael Louis Vincent (born 5 August 1952 in Kiltimagh, County Mayo) better known as Louis Walsh, is an Irish Music manager, and Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland.

In February 2007 more details of the reunion were announced. February 2007 is the second month of the year It began on a Thursday and 28 days later ended on a Wednesday. [2]

On 8 March 2007 former Boyzone manager Louis Walsh was sacked from the ITV show The X Factor (UK), saying by way of explanation that "I will be having the busiest year of my career with Westlife, Shayne Ward and the re-launch of Boyzone" [3]

On 8 April 2007 several UK newspapers widely reported that the rumored reunion was cancelled due to the lack of financial investment. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Michael Louis Vincent (born 5 August 1952 in Kiltimagh, County Mayo) better known as Louis Walsh, is an Irish Music manager, and Independent Television (generally known as ITV) is a public service network of British commercial television broadcasters set up under the Independent For versions in other countries see The X Factor (TV series. The X Factor is a British Television Westlife is an Irish pop band that was formed on 3 July 1998 They were signed on by Simon Cowell and are currently managed by Louis Walsh. Shayne Thomas Ward (born October 16, 1984) is an English pop singer who rose to prominence in the United Kingdom and Ireland Events 217 - Roman Emperor Caracalla is Assassinated (and succeeded by his Praetorian Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The papers stated that no recording company or investors were willing to back the act to guarantee a comeback success experienced by Take That.

On 11 October 2007 Louis Walsh was interviewed on The Graham Norton Show, when asked by Graham Norton whether there was going to be a re-launch of Boyzone he replied 'I think so'. Events 1138 - A massive earthquake struck Aleppo, Syria. 1531 - Huldrych Zwingli is killed Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Michael Louis Vincent (born 5 August 1952 in Kiltimagh, County Mayo) better known as Louis Walsh, is an Irish Music manager, and The Graham Norton Show is a comedy chat show that has aired on BBC Two since 2007 Graham William Walker (born 4 April 1963 in Cork, Ireland) is an Irish Actor, Comedian and Television presenter.

On 5 November 2007 Ronan Keating confirmed that Boyzone will reunite for a special appearance on the BBC's annual fundraiser, Children in Need, performing a medley of hits, although have not yet commented on the possibility of a new tour or album. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany) Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. BBC Children in Need is an annual British charity appeal organised by the BBC. This was seen on 16 November 2007 on BBC1 at 21:00. Events 534 - A second and final revision of the Codex Justinianus is published Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [4]

On 14 November it was reported that all five original members of Boyzone are to begin a UK tour in May, which will be their first in seven years. Events 1533 - Conquistadors from Spain under the leadership of Francisco Pizarro arrive in Cajamarca, Inca Ronan Keating, who left the Irish boy band to pursue a solo career, will join the group for the series of concerts.

On 16 November 2007 all five members of Boyzone made a comeback appearance as part of Children In Need on BBC1 in the UK , with an Irish and UK tour in June 2008. The band sold 200,000 tickets for the tour within 3 hours and sold 20,000 tickets on the first day of them going on sale for their concert in the RDS Dublin. Ronan assured Boyzone fans that the group are taking their comeback tour plans "very seriously". The five-piece announced last week that they will be going on tour next summer 2008, and the boys are now visiting the gym on a daily basis to get fit. Ronan told the Daily Star: "We've been taking it easy on the Guinness and been out for dinners and just a couple of drinks. We're taking the tour plans very seriously. " "We're all on diets and we've been training in the gym every day. I'm probably the fittest now that I've ever been. I think we all look better now than before. ""We each went to see Take That on tour at different times and started talking to each other again, but Take That were the icing on the cake that made us decide now was the time to reform. "We're very aware of how good Take That are, and know we have to be on a par with them. There won't be a flat, boring stage. We're all dancing again and learning different things we've never done before to rival their pole dancing and stuff. "

"We've been talking about getting back together for some time now. I can't wait to be back on the road and all the guys feel the same. " Keating said.

The 29-date tour, taking in Cardiff, Newcastle, Liverpool, London at the O2 and Wembley,Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Aberdeen,Sheffield, Newcastle, Nottingham, Edinburugh Castle and the RDS in Dublin. The tour began on 25 May at Belfast's Odyssey arena and finishes at Newmarket racecourse in August. Events 1085 - Alfonso VI of Castile takes Toledo Spain back from the Moors. The boys were very emotional during their first two gigs, especially Stephen.

References

  1. ^ "Ronan: How I lost my way", Daily Mail, 2006-06-05. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 70 - Titus and his Roman Legions breach the middle wall of Jerusalem in the Siege of Jerusalem Retrieved on 2007-01-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople.  
  2. ^ "Boyzone to reunite as Ronan Keating says 'Yes'", Fashion. ie, 2007-01-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople. Retrieved on 2007-01-09. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 475 - Byzantine Emperor Zeno is forced to flee his capital at Constantinople.  
  3. ^ "X Factor to replace Kate and Louis", MSN Entertainment, 2007-03-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion. Retrieved on 2007-03-08. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1618 - Johannes Kepler discovers the third law of planetary motion.  
  4. ^ BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Boyzone back for Children In Need

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