Boyzone
- Known for
- No Matter What · Everyday I Love You · Love Me for a Reason · Picture of You · I Love The Way You Love Me
- From
- Ireland
- Formed
- 1993, Ireland
- Members over the years
- Stephen Gately, Keith Duffy, Michael Graham, Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch
- Era
- 90s
- Booking
- Available worldwide via Room5
Boyzone (IE)No Matter What, Everyday I Love You, Love Me for a Reason, Picture of You, I Love The Way You Love Me
Boyzone have had 19 singles in the top 40 UK charts and 21 singles in the Irish charts. The group have had 6 UK number one singles and 9 number one singles in Ireland with 12 of their 20 singles in the UK being in the UK Top 2. Boyzone are one of the most successful bands in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
Boyzone had 19 top 5 singles on the Irish Singles Chart, 18 top 10 hits on the UK charts, nine #1 Irish Singles Chart hit singles, six #1 UK hit singles, and five #1 albums, with approximately 20 million records sold by 2010 worldwide. The number is confirmed by Gately’s book The Tree of Seasons.
Boyzone eventually made a comeback in 2007, originally intending to just tour. They were put together in 1993 by Louis Walsh, who is also known for managing Johnny Logan and Westlife. Before even recording any material, Boyzone made an appearance on RTÉ’s The Late Late Show. Gately died on 10 October 2009 of natural causes while on his holiday on the Spanish island of Majorca with his civil partner, Andrew Cowles.
In 2012, the Official Charts Company revealed the biggest selling singles artists in British music chart history with Boyzone currently placed at 29th and the second most successful boyband in Britain. To date, Boyzone has released four studio albums and seven compilation albums.
Boyzone line-up: who is in the band?
The classic Boyzone line-up is Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch, Mikey (Michael) Graham and Stephen Gately. The band was put together in Dublin in 1993 by manager Louis Walsh. Stephen Gately died on 10 October 2009, and the remaining four carried on as a four-piece. Ronan Keating and Stephen Gately shared most lead vocals; Keith, Shane and Mikey completed the harmonies and the stage show.
Planning an event with Boyzone or one of its members? Line-ups and availability change over time, so ask Room5 which line-up is available for your date and format (festival, corporate or private event).
Boyzone: quick answers
Where is Boyzone from?
Boyzone formed in 1993 in Ireland.
Who are the members of Boyzone?
Members over the years include Stephen Gately, Keith Duffy, Michael Graham, Ronan Keating and Shane Lynch. Touring line-ups vary — ask Room5 which line-up is available for your date.
What are Boyzone’s biggest hits?
Boyzone is best known for ‘No Matter What’, ‘Everyday I Love You’, ‘Love Me for a Reason’ and ‘Picture of You’.
Can I book Boyzone for a live show?
Yes. Room5 books Boyzone for festivals, club nights, corporate and private events worldwide. Send your date, city and type of event through the booking form and we come back with availability and a fee.
