Shane Filan | |
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 Filan in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Shane Steven Filan |
| Born | 5 July 1979 Sligo, Ireland |
| Genres | Pop |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | |
| Member of | Westlife |
| Website | shanefilan |
Shane Steven Filan[1] (born 5 July 1979) is an Irish singer best known as a member of the pop vocal group Westlife, which was formed in 1998, disbanded in 2012, and regrouped in 2018. Westlife has released thirteen albums, embarked on twelve world tours, and won several awards, becoming one of the most successful musical groups of all time.
Filan has released three solo albums: You and Me (2013), Right Here (2015), and Love Always (2017). He has appeared sixteen times in the UK Singles Chart with number-one hits, making him one of the most-appeared Irish music artists in British music number-one singles history.[2][3]
- ^ "After the high life: how Filan's finances went west". The Irish Times. 16 June 2012. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Westlife". OCC. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ "'Bridge Over Troubled Water' Returns To No. 1 in the U.K. As A Charity Cover". Forbes.com. Retrieved 30 October 2018.