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members Kian Egan Westlife Mark Feehily Shane Filan Brian McFadden
Westlife were an Irish boy band,
formed in Sligo in July 1998 and disbanded in June 2012. Originally signed by Simon Cowell and managed by Louis Walsh, the group's second and final line-up consisted of Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Westlife performing live on their Gravity Tour and Shane Filan.Brian McFadden was a in October 2011 in Hanoi, Vietnam member from July 1998 until his departure in March 2004. Background information Westlife sold over 50 million records Origin Sligo, Ireland worldwide, a total that included studio albums, singles, video releases, and Genres Pop, blue eyed soul, pop compilation albums.[1] The group rock, classical crossover accumulated 14 number-one singles in the United Kingdom. They achieved a Years 19982012 total of 26 UK top ten singles over active hiatus: 200809 their 14-year career. In 2012, the Official Charts Company listed Labels RCA, Syco, Sony, Sony BMG Westlife 34th amongst the biggest- selling singles artists in British music Associated Diana Ross, Mariah history.[2] Despite their success acts Carey,Boyzone, Ronan worldwide, Westlife never managed to Keating,Donna Summer, 98 break into the U.S. market, achieving Degrees, Cristian Castro only one hit single in 2000, "Swear It Again". Website www.westlife.com