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Irish boy band formed in 1998, known for record-breaking UK chart success and emotive pop ballads.Originally formed as Westside in Sligo, Ireland, the group rebranded as Westlife and signed with Simon Cowell. Comprising Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan, Nicky Byrne, and Brian McFadden (until 2004), they achieved 14 UK No.1 singles—third only to Elvis and The Beatles. They disbanded in 2012 after a farewell tour but reunited in 2018 without McFadden, continuing to release music and tour gl...