Boyzone
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Boyzone was an Irish Boy Band in the 90's. They had tremendous success in the UK and some in Europe and Asia with 6 #1 hit singles in the United Kingdom. The band has sold over 10 million records and finally separated in 2000.
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About
Boyzone was formed by manager Louis Walsh who advertised for boys with an audition for a band he was forming. After more than a hundred who tried out, the band was assembled by Ronan Keating (vocalist), Mikey Graham, Stephen Gately, Shane Lynch, and Keith Duffy.
The band played through 1993 and in the early parts of 1994 to anyone who would listen, traveling all over Ireland in an old transit van, playing in nightclubs whilst praying for a record deal.
After months of agony, Polygram signed them up and released the cover version of the Detroit Spinners' "Working My Way Back To You", and it reached No. 3 in the Irish Charts. The Boyz became straight stars overnight after being surrounded by mobs of screaming girls everywhere. The song "Love Me For A Reason" came next and it also gave them a Smash Hits Award for "Best New Group".
They released "Said and Done", their first album in 1995, reaching the top in both UK and Ireland. London's Rock Circus invited them to place their handprints on the "Walls of Hands" besides the likes of Eric Clapton and Michael Jackson.
After the release of "Where We Belong" the boyz finally gained the respect they deserved. Ronan received the "Ivor Novello" award for "Picture of You". Wax figures of the boyz were made beside U2 in Dublin. "No Matter What", their best selling single, was voted "Song of the Year".
At 1999, their greatest hits compilation "By Request" was released and another sell-out tour. It was also the right time Stephen told the world that he was gay, and surprisingly the fans supported him and his boyfriend Eloy de Jong.
The boyz splintered and took off solo careers, hoping to reap huge success.
Band Members
- Michael Christopher Charles Graham (Mikey) was born in August 15, 1972. His previous job
was a mechanic, and now he enjoys playing the guitar and songwriting. He was married in 2004 to a girl named Karen.
- Shane Eammon Mark Stephen Lynch (Shane) was born in July 3,1976. Also a mechanic like
Mikey, he enjoys nothing more but to change his hairstyle. He stands as an enormous 6 footer.
- Keith Peter Thomas John Duffy (Keith) was born in October 1, 1974.His favorite singer is Toni Braxton. He is a big softie and loves to do anything for everybody, but he is indeed a shy man.
- Ronan Patrick John Keating (Ronan) was born in March 3, 1977. He is married to Yvonne Connelly and has a son named Jack Ronan Keating and a daughter named Marie Yvonne Keating. His previous job is an assistant in a shoe shop. He is the band's vocalist.
- Stephen Patrick David Gately (Stephen) was born in March 17,1976. He is the band's sensitive member. He confessed that he was gay, and also married to Andrew Cowles.He was previously dating Eloy de Jong, an ex-member of the Dutch boyband Caught In The Act.
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
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| 1999 | Brit Awards | Best Album (By Request) |
| 1999 | Brit Awards | Best UK and Ireland Act |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | UK Singles | Album |
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| 1994 | Love Me For A Reason | 2 | Said And Done |
| 1995 | Key To My Life | 3 | Said And Done |
| 1995 | So Good | 3 | Said And Done |
| 1995 | Father and Son | 2 | Said And Done |
| 1996 | Coming Home Now | 4 | Said And Done |
| 1996 | Words | 1 | A Different Beat |
| 1997 | Picture of You | 2 | Where We Belong |
| 1998 | No Matter What | 1 | Where We Belong |
| 1998 | I Love The Way You Love Me | 2 | Where We Belong |
| 1999 | Everyday I Love You | 3 | By Request |
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 1994 | Love Me For A Reason | Said And Done |
| 1995 | Key To My Life | Said And Done |
| 1995 | So Good | Said And Done |
| 1995 | Father and Son | Said And Done |
| 1996 | Coming Home Now | Said And Done |
| 1996 | Words | A Different Beat |
| 1997 | Picture of You | Where We Belong |
| 1998 | No Matter What | Where We Belong |
| 1998 | I Love The Way You Love Me | Where We Belong |
| 1999 | Everyday I Love You | By Request |
Other Artists
Similar Artists
Contemporaries
Trivia
- No Matter What was taken from the Lloyd Webber musical "Whistle Down The Wind"
- Shane and Keith did a duet of " Girl You Know It's True?"
- Ronan and Keith have 2 children
- Boyzone's third album was dedicated to Marie Keating
- Stephen revealed that he was gay in 1999
- They advertised the breakfast cereal Sugar Puffs
- Mr. Bean appears in Picture of You
External Links
Categories: Artist | Pop
