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“If I'm honest, I thought Westlife would keep going for longer than it did - we all did - but it sort of came to a natural end. When we decided we were going to split, I thought, 'If I'm going to sing, I'm going to have to do it solo.' Also, financially I was broke, so the decision was ultimately made for me.”

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Shane Filan is an Irish singer-songwriter born on July 5, 1979. Known for his unique voice and creative talent, he was a member of the popular boy band Westlife. After the band's temporary disbandment in 2004, Filan embarked on a solo career, releasing several albums and winning numerous music awards. more

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