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Westlife
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Westlife are an Irish pop group formed in Dublin in 1998. The group consists of members Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily. Brian McFadden was a member of the band before leaving to pursue a solo career in March 2004. The group disbanded in 2012 and later reunited in 2018.
Westlife is an Irish pop group formed in Dublin in 1998, consisting of members Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan, Kian Egan, and Mark Feehily (with Brian McFadden as a former member until 2004). The band disbanded in 2012 but reunited in 2018, making them a significant part of late 1990s and 2000s pop music history.
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Key facts
- Musical artist.name
- Westlife
- Musical artist.image
- Westlife 2021 Warner Music New Zealand.png
- Musical artist.landscape
- yes
- Musical artist.caption
- Westlife in 2021Left to right: Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan and Nicky Byrne
- Musical artist.origin
- Sligo and Dublin, Ireland
- Musical artist.current_members
- Nicky Byrne Kian Egan Shane Filan Mark Feehily
- Musical artist.past_members
- Brian McFadden
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Wikidata facts
- Official name
- Westlife
- Official website
- www.westlife.com
- Image
- Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2009 Westlife2.jpg
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- Commons category
- Westlife
- inception
- 1998-07-03
- start of work period
- 1998-07-03
- end of work period
- 2018-06-08
- social media followers
- 334630
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22 sectionsContents
- History
- Formation and early years (1997–1998)
- ''Westlife'', ''Coast to Coast'', and ''World of Our Own'' (1999–2001)
- ''Unbreakable'', ''Turnaround'', and McFadden's departure (2002–2004)
- ''Face to Face'', ''Back Home'', and cover albums (2004–2008)
- 10th anniversary, hiatus, ''Where We Are,'' and ''Gravity'' (2008–2010)
- ''Greatest Hits'' and split (2011–2012)
- Reunion, ''Spectrum'', and tour (2018–2020)
- ''Wild Dreams'', Feehily's temporary departure, ''25: The Ultimate Collection'' (2021–present)
- Public image and endorsements
- Charitable support
- Members
- Current
- Former
- Discography
- Awards and nominations
- Tours
- Concert tours
- Promotional tours
- See also
- References
- External links
Westlife are an Irish pop group formed in Dublin in 1998. The group consists of members Nicky Byrne, Shane Filan, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily. Brian McFadden was a member of the band before leaving to pursue a solo career in March 2004. The group disbanded in 2012 and later reunited in 2018.
In Ireland, the group has 11 number-one albums, 16 number-one singles, and 34 Top 50 singles. They have sold over 55 million records and are holders of four Guinness World Records. Westlife has received numerous accolades including one World Music Award, two Brit Awards, four MTV Awards, and four Record of the Year Awards.