Two years into the industry and this group has already made a name for themselves, scoring no fewer than seven No 1 singles with only two albums released. Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne and Bryan McFadden are members of this phenomenal group, Westlife.

Westlife began “life” with a much different name, as well as a different look. In 1998, Kian, Mark and Shane had actually gotten together to form a band, initially called ׄ as 1” before changing it to “I.O.You”. The three guys released a single in Ireland that was not very well received. Nonetheless, Shane's mother, Mae, contacted Louis Walsh, manager of Boyzone, asking him to take the group under his wings.

Louis then contacted Ronan Keating from Boyzone and he agreed to co-manage the group with Louis. As such, “I.O.You” was restructured, three of its members were asked to leave and auditions were held to look for new blood. This came in the form of Nicky and Bryan. The group's name was also changed to “Westside”, but in 1999, it was set as “Westlife”.

The group released their first single, “Swear It Again” in April that same year and it became an instant hit, going straight to the top of the British and Irish charts. “Swear It Again” was also the biggest-selling debut single in Ireland.

From then on, it was hit after hit for the group, “I Have A Dream/ Seasons In The Sun” was the UK No. 1 of 1999, their self-titled debut album, released in November 1999, has achieved triple platinum status, “Flying Without Wings” was Record of the Year. All these from just one album!

Now, their follow-up album, titled “Coast To Coast” is set to follow the footsteps as well, with the first single, “My Love” hitting No. 1 and giving Westlife their place in chart history. They have also collaborated with soultress, Mariah Carey in “Against All Odds” and will probably continue their hit-making with their next single, “Angel's Wings”.

As Westlife ploughs ahead like a bulldozer through the charts as well as promotional tours, they have plans to break into the massive US market in the near future. Looking at their success in the rest of the world, it's not hard to guess that Westlife will also be a great success in US as well!

	Full Name : Bryan Nicholas McFadden Birthdate : 12th April 1980 Star Sign: Aries Place Of Birth: Dublin Colour Of Eyes: Blue
	Full Name : Kian John Francis Egan Birthdate : 29th April 1980 Star Sign: Taurus Place Of Birth: Sligo, Ireland
	Full Name : Mark Michael Patrick Feehily Birthdate : 28th May 1980 Star Sign: Gemini Place Of Birth: Sligo, Ireland
	Full Name : Nicholas Bernard James Adam Byrne Birthdate : 9th October 1978 Star Sign: Libra Place Of Birth: Dublin Colour Of Eyes: Blue
	Full Name : Shane Steven Filan Birthdate : 5th July 1979 Star Sign: Cancer Place Of Birth: Sligo, Ireland

Listen To -
Against All Odds
Loneliness Know Me By Name
My Love
Fool Again
Can't Lose What You Never Had
I Have A Dream
On The Wings Of Love
Swear It Again
Seasons In The Sun