First published 2000
This colorful biography chronicles Ireland's breakthrough boy band and their meteoric rise to the top of the charts. The book traces Westlife's journey from their early days performing as Six As One through their transformation into one of Ireland's most successful musical exports. Heatley documents the pivotal role Boyzone's Ronan Keating played in launching their careers and guiding them toward stardom. The narrative follows the band as they craft hit singles like "Flying Without Wings" and "I Had a Dream," establishing themselves as major players in the pop music landscape. Complete with vibrant photographs that capture the band's evolution, the book also provides a comprehensive discography tracking their musical output. Readers witness the determination and talent that propelled these Irish performers from relative obscurity to international recognition, revealing the behind-the-scenes story of their remarkable ascent in the competitive world of pop music.
Genres: biography-memoir, music
Vibes: colorful, emotional, intimate
Tropes: meteoric-rise, rags-to-riches
Setting: Ireland
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
32 pages · Paperback · Omnibus Pr & Schirmer Trade Books