Brian McFadden
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Brian McFadden - One-fifth of the biggest selling boyband and Guiness World Record holder - Westlife. Now, a solo artist, he has proven his passion for music in an invigorating and undiminished way.
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[edit] About
Brian Nicholas McFadden is an Irish singer born on April 12, 1980 to parents Brendan and Mairead McFadden. Born in Artane, Dublin, Ireland with sister Susan McFadden. He joined the band Westlife as Bryan McFadden, through an audition held in Dublin with fellow Westlife member, Nicky Byrne. But left the band on March 9, 2004 in order to spend more time with his family. He reverted back to his real name sa Brian as soon as he became a solo artist.
Brian was married with Atomic Kitten member, Kerry Katona on January 5, 2002 and they have two daughters namely, Molly Marie and Lilly Sue (born on August 31, 2001 and February 3, 2003, respectively). After two years of being together, the couple called it quits and announced theor separation on September 2004. That same year, he released his debut single Real To Me under Sony BMG UK and Ireland. The single went streaight to number 1 in the UK charts. Followed by Irish Son at number 6. The video for the second single caused controversy when both it and Brian implied in his lyrics, that he had been physically abused at Chirstian Brothers School, but actually never attended one. An apology was issued and mentioned that Brian was never abused in or out of the school.
The third single off the album Irish Son (released in November 2004), was Almost Here which debuted at number 3 on the UK charts. It is a duet with Australian singer/actress and current girlfriend, Delta Goodrem. They are currently busy with recording and flying between Sydney and Dublin.
His fourth single Demons was not as successful as the other singles as it only reached number 28. However, his album Irish Son reached number 28 in the UK Album charts. Brian McFadden has also duetted with singer LeAnn Rimes which is available in Rimes' album Whatever We Wanna released on September 25, 2006.
Brian McFadden is currently endorsing the froup Melthair And The Love Rats who have covered his hit single Real To Me and aside from endorsing, he's also working on his sophomore effort where the release of it is to be announced.
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| Year | Title | UK Chart | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Real To Me | 1 | Irish Son |
| Irish Son | 6 | Irish Son | |
| 2005 | Almost Here | 3 | Irish Son |
| Demons | 28 | Irish Son | |
| 2006 | Everybody's Someone | 48 | Irish Son |
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No Tours To Date
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Comprehensive list of the recordings made.
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| Year | Title | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Real To Me | Sony | Irish Son |
| Irish Son | Sony | Irish Son | |
| Almost Here | Sony | Irish Son | |
| Demons | Sony | Irish Son |
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[edit] Trivia
- He has setup a recording studio in Dublin for new artists who wants to make a demo. The studio is called the Vocal Lab.
- He's the writer of Ireland's Entry in the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest.
- He plays the piano and guitars
- Before entering the music since, Brian worked in a cash and carry store, a wine cellar and as a security guard at McDonalds.
