Lee Ryan
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Lee Ryan was the first Blue member who pursues a solo career. He was often regarded as the lead singer of the group due to his strong vocal performance.
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About
Lee Ryan was born June 17, 1983 in Rainham Kent. His parents separated when he was 5 years old and at this certain age, it was found that he has dyslexia.
Lee attended a performing arts school prior joining one of UK's most successful boy groups, Blue. He was only 17 when he became one of its members.
In 2004, Blue became one of the highest-selling pop acts across the universe with numerous hit albums and singles released and winning awards such as 2002's BRIT Awards' Best Newcomer, 2002's Smash Hits Awards' Best Single, Best Newcomer and Best Pop Act. MTV Japan voted One Love video as Best Pop Video whilst MTV Asia cited them as Best cited them as Best International Group. Despite of the group's commercial success, Lee initiated to leave the band in 2005 and pursue a solo career.
On July 18, 2005, Lee released his first single Army of Lovers in UK that peaked at #3 in the UK Singles Chart and hit #1 in Italy.
The following month, he released his self-titled debut album which reached #6 in the UK Album Chart and #3 in Italy, here it remained in the Top 10 for 5 consecutive weeks.
In October, his second solo single Turn Your Car Around was released, peaking at #12. January of 2006, he released his third and final single When I Think Of You in the UK which hit the chart at #15 followed by two more singles, Real Love (featured in the film Ice Age 2: The Meltdown) and How Do I (released on his website).
Aside from making albums, Lee also had a passion for film and screen-writing. One that he directed was Blue's Breathe Easy video together with co-director, Cameron Casey. He developed the skill by finishing a Film Director's course at the Tisch School of the Arts in New York. Now, he has his own production company.
In the late 2005, Dolce & Gabbana took Lee as their UK model for their new line of clothing.
Currently, Lee is planning to make a second album but this time under his old Blue label, EMI. This unnamed album may features voices of Elton John, John O'Meara and his ex-Blue bandmate Simon Webbe on three of its tracks.
Awards & Certifications
Currently no awards and certifications to date.
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | UK Singles | UK Downloads | ITA | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Army of Lovers | 3 | 17 | 1 | Lee Ryan |
| 2005 | Turn Your Car Around | 12 | 22 | 2 | Lee Ryan |
| 2005 | When I Think of You | 15 | 29 | - | Lee Ryan |
| 2006 | Real Love | - | - | - | Lee Ryan |
| 2007 | Beautiful Spiritual | TBR | TBR | TBR | New album |
News
Tours & Concerts
11/28/2007 07:30 PM - Sheffield, UK, Sheffield, (Hallam Arena)
11/29/2007 07:30 PM - Sheffield, UK, Sheffield, (Hallam Arena)
12/03/2007 07:30 PM - Manchester, UK, Manchester, (MEN Arena)
12/04/2007 07:30 PM - Manchester, UK, Manchester, (MEN Arena)
12/05/2007 07:30 PM - Birmingham, UK, Birmingham, (NIA)
12/06/2007 07:30 PM - Birmingham, UK, Birmingham, (NIA)
12/08/2007 07:30 PM - Dublin, Dublin, (Royal Dublin Showground)
12/09/2007 07:30 PM - Dublin, Dublin, (Royal Dublin Showground)
12/12/2007 07:30 PM - London, UK, London, (The O2)
12/14/2007 07:30 PM - London, UK, London, (The Royal Albert Hall)
12/18/2007 07:30 PM - Belfast, Belfast, (Odyssey Arena)
Announcements
Discography
Albums
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Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 24 July 2005 | Army of Lovers | SonyBMG |
| 10 October 2005 | Turn Your Car Around | SonyBMG |
| 30 January 2006 | When I Think of You | SonyBMG |
| 13 February 2006 | Real Love | SonyBMG |
| 2007 | Beautiful Spiritual | SonyBMG |
Compilations & Live Releases
No Compilations & Live Releases to date.
Other artists
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Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- Ever since he was a child he has had dyslexia and ADD.
- Elton John has remained a close mentor to Lee during his move to solo artist.
- His mother brought him up alone in a tough London neighbourhood.
- Lee is now a labelmate to Natalie Imbruglia at Brightside Recordings, the label run by the A&R man that discovered and signed Blue, Hugh Goldsmith.
- Having written some of Blue's key material – one of Blue's biggest International hits, "Breathe Easy", was one of Lee's contributions – songwriting is still a big a part of Lee's focus.
- "How Do I", was released on Ryan's website in the form of a video directed by Ryan himself to thank his fans for their support.
- In January 2006, Ryan released his third and final single in the UK "When I Think of You". The song Reached #15 in the UK.
- While in BLUE, Ryan recorded "Stand Up As People" for the War Child album.
- He worked with video director Cameron Casey and co-directed the video for his hit "Breathe Easy".
- He took a film directing course at Tisch School of the Arts in New York.
- He was among one of the artists that sang "Come Together Now" in aid of Hurricane Katrina victims.
- He is good friends with Sir Elton John.
- He has a small part in the UK version of Ice Age 2: The Meltdown. He played Elk's dad.
- He is the new face for Dolce & Gabbana's new collection in the UK.
- Before joining Blue he attended a performing arts school.
- He stands at 5'11" tall.
- His favorite singer is Stevie Wonder.
- His favourite song is 'Superstition' by Stevie Wonder.
- His favourite album is 'Evolution' by Boyz II Men.
- His favourite book is The Basketball Diaries.
- His favourite film is Fight Club.
- His favourite tv show is The Young Ones.
- His favourite actor is Edward Norton.
- His favourite food is sushi.
- His favorite drink is Red Bull.
- His favourite smell is Chanel perfume.
- He supports Charlton Athletic FC.
- His favorite clothes shop is Gucci.
- His favorite colour is blue.
- Lee is a Gemini.
- Lee's first solo single was called Army of Lovers.
- Lee is a member of the boyband Blue. His fellow band-members are: Duncan James, Antony Costa and Simon Webbe.
- Lee Ryan is a former member of the British boy band Blue and is currently doing solo work.
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Categories: Artist | Soul | Acoustic | Pop
