Who are Westlife and when was the band formed?
Q: Who are Westlife and when was the band formed?
A: Westlife is an Irish boy band formed in 1998.
Q: Who were the original members of Westlife?
A: The original members of Westlife were Shane Filan, Kian Egan, Nicky Bryne, Mark Feehily, and Bryan McFadden.
Q: When did Bryan McFadden leave Westlife and why?
A: Bryan McFadden left Westlife on March 9, 2004, to give more of his time to his family life with the British TV personality and former Atomic Kitten member Kerry Katona.
Q: Did Westlife achieve success in America?
A: No, Westlife did not manage success in America, although their debut single, "Swear It Again" was a minor hit on mainstream radio and MTV.
Q: Did Westlife have a global fan base?
A: Yes, Westlife had a global fan base including Canada, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
Q: What was the demographic of Westlife's fan base?
A: Like most other boy bands, Westlife was primarily marketed to teenagers and girls, but approximately 20% of their fans were male. They also had a large following among gay men.
Q: When did Westlife split and where was their last concert?
A: Westlife announced their split in October 2011, and they had their last concert in Dublin, Ireland in 2012. Tickets for it sold out in 5 minutes.
