Ronan Keating (b. 1977)

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Biography

Ronan Patrick John Keating is an Irish singer, songwriter and media personality. He debuted in 1993 alongside Keith Duffy, Michael Graham, Shane Lynch, and Stephen Gately, as the co-lead singer of Irish pop group Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999 and he has recorded eleven albums. He gained worldwide attention when his single "When You Say Nothing At All" was featured in the film Notting Hill and reached number one in several countries.

Timeline

The story of Ronan Keating, told in moments.

Legacy

Over 30 million solo records sold. Presented The One Show on BBC. Hosted the Australian X Factor. Seven number-one singles in the UK without ever cracking the American market.

Why did America never embrace your music? Is presenting The One Show a different kind of performance? After thirty million records, what defines your legacy?

1994 Event

Boyzone released their debut single "Working My Way Back to You." Manager Louis Walsh modeled the group after Take That. They became Ireland's biggest pop act, selling 25 million records.

Was being modeled after Take That flattering or limiting? What made Boyzone Ireland's biggest act when Ireland had U2? Did 25 million records feel earned?

1999 Event

Released his first solo single "When You Say Nothing at All" for the Notting Hill soundtrack. It reached number one in several countries. Boyzone went on hiatus. Keating was 22.

Did 'When You Say Nothing at All' capture something personal? Was going solo at twenty-two terrifying? Did you feel you were betraying Boyzone?

2009 Event

Boyzone bandmate Stephen Gately died suddenly in Majorca at 33 from a congenital heart defect. Keating was a pallbearer. The loss pushed the remaining members to reunite.

How did Stephen Gately's death change you? Was being his pallbearer the hardest thing you've done? Did his loss make the reunion more urgent?

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