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Sunday World
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Ex-Boyzone star Keith Duffy says he wanted to be ‘a drummer in a rock band'
'I never wanted to be in a boy band.' Former Boyzone singer Keith Duffy has said the public reaction to the Boyzone documentary No Matter What was 'phenomenal'. Duffy was appearing on The Late Late Show alongside his fellow Boyzlife member, former Westlife singer Brian McFadden, to reflect on 10 years of the supergroup. "It's difficult because it's our story, and it was a difficult one because when you come from tough enough beginnings, and I was never very academic. I didn't like school and I didn't really know where my future lay,' Duffy said. 'I was in a marching band, I was a drummer. I liked playing the drums, I was in a couple of bands as a teenager. I never wanted to be in a boy band, I wanted to be a drummer in a rock band. But you take what you get. "The opportunities in life that we've been given, we're very appreciative of it, but then when you see it back in front of you in a documentary, it's kind of like everybody didn't know what went on behind closed doors. "There's a part of you that wants everybody to believe that it was what they thought it was and it's very vulnerable for people to see you in a vulnerable state. "It's an amazing documentary and it's a great legacy for our children and our grandchildren one day to see, to know what we achieved.' McFadden said interviews with boy bands are typically done as a group and he 'loved' that each member of Boyzone was interviewed individually for No Matter What. "They were able to give their own individual experience of what being in a boy band was, and I thought it was great because there was even things some of the boys said that I didn't even know happened, and I know all the boys for 25 years. "You don't know what goes on mentally for people when they're in a band and the stuff that they go through.' McFadden said watching the documentary was 'therapeutic' for him as he and the other members of Westlife had gone through similar experiences. Reflecting on a decade of Boyzlife, he said the collaboration with Duffy was originally supposed to be 'a four-week deal'. Boyzlife started out as a stage show before becoming a supergroup of McFadden and Duffy performing the hits of both of their former bands. They have started making new, original music together as Boyzlife, with debut album Strings Attached releasing in 2020, followed by Old School in 2022. Recalling the origins of the idea for Boyzlife, McFadden said it all started over a couple of pints at Whelan's in Dublin following a solo gig. "We were just catching up on what was going on and Keith was telling me about this show he had written for himself, which was an autobiographical show where instead of writing a book he would tell his life story on stage. "I thought that was a brilliant idea, so later on that night we said wouldn't it be great if we did it together? So, we would actually go on stage and interview each other, and tell stories together about our life. That's what Boyzlife was, it was never actually a band name, it was the name of the show we were doing.' McFadden said from that point on, Boyzlife began 'snowballing' into what it has become today, with the pair on tour playing the hits of both Boyzone and Westlife together and also releasing new music. "It was supposed to be a four-week deal and 10 years later, we're still here.'
Irish Independent
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘It's a great legacy' – Keith Duffy on ‘phenomenal' reaction to Boyzone documentary ‘No Matter What'
Duffy was appearing on The Late Late Show alongside his fellow Boyzlife member, former Westlife singer Brian McFadden, to reflect on 10 years of the supergroup. "It's difficult because it's our story, and it was a difficult one because when you come from tough enough beginnings, and I was never very academic. I didn't like school and I didn't really know where my future lay,' Duffy said. 'I was in a marching band, I was a drummer. I liked playing the drums, I was in a couple of bands as a teenager. I never wanted to be in a boy band, I wanted to be a drummer in a rock band. But you take what you get. "The opportunities in life that we've been given, we're very appreciative of it, but then when you see it back in front of you in a documentary, it's kind of like everybody didn't know what went on behind closed doors. "There's a part of you that wants everybody to believe that it was what they thought it was and it's very vulnerable for people to see you in a vulnerable state. "It's an amazing documentary and it's a great legacy for our children and our grandchildren one day to see, to know what we achieved.' McFadden said interviews with boy bands are typically done as a group and he 'loved' that each member of Boyzone was interviewed individually for No Matter What. "They were able to give their own individual experience of what being in a boy band was, and I thought it was great because there was even things some of the boys said that I didn't even know happened, and I know all the boys for 25 years. "You don't know what goes on mentally for people when they're in a band and the stuff that they go through.' McFadden said watching the documentary was 'therapeutic' for him as he and the other members of Westlife had gone through similar experiences. ADVERTISEMENT Reflecting on a decade of Boyzlife, he said the collaboration with Duffy was originally supposed to be 'a four-week deal'. Boyzlife started out as a stage show before becoming a supergroup of McFadden and Duffy performing the hits of both of their former bands. They have started making new, original music together as Boyzlife, with debut album Strings Attached releasing in 2020, followed by Old School in 2022. Recalling the origins of the idea for Boyzlife, McFadden said it all started over a couple of pints at Whelan's in Dublin following a solo gig. "We were just catching up on what was going on and Keith was telling me about this show he had written for himself, which was an autobiographical show where instead of writing a book he would tell his life story on stage. "I thought that was a brilliant idea, so later on that night we said wouldn't it be great if we did it together? So, we would actually go on stage and interview each other, and tell stories together about our life. That's what Boyzlife was, it was never actually a band name, it was the name of the show we were doing.' McFadden said from that point on, Boyzlife began 'snowballing' into what it has become today, with the pair on tour playing the hits of both Boyzone and Westlife together and also releasing new music. "It was supposed to be a four-week deal and 10 years later, we're still here.'
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I have a prenup' – Keith Duffy makes awkward dig at Brian McFadden's past relationships live on Late Late Show
Keith Duffy made an awkward dig at Brian McFadden's relationship history live on The Late Late Show. star Keith, 50, and former , also known as Boyzlife , joined seat tonight. 2 Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden appeared on The Late Late Show tonight 2 Keith made a jab at Brian's past relationships on air The nineties stars took a trip down memory lane to discuss their lives growing up in two of the world's biggest boybands. The former Keith told how Boyzone had made a rule that one of their final tours would be " alcohol free". READ MORE IN LATE LATE SHOW But, with the younger Westlife boys as their support act on the road , Keith added: "I'm thinking, these are new lads. I can teach them the ways of the road. So, I jumped on their bus." The hitmakers also lifted the lid on their new group, Boyzlife, and how the dynamic duo came to be. Brian explained: "Well, actually, I was doing a gig on my own in Whelan's in "After the show, we had a couple of pints and were catching up. Keith told me about this show that he'd written for himself, which was kind of an autobiographical show where instead of writing a book, he would tell his life story on stage. Most read in News TV "I thought that was a brilliant idea. So, later on that night, we said, it wouldn't be great if we did it together." "So, we actually would go on stage and interview each other and tell stories together about our life. And that's kind of what Boyzlife was. It was never actually a band name. It was the name of the show we were doing." Paloma Faith receives praise after Late Late Show The Bop Bop Baby singer exclaimed: "It was supposed to be a four-week deal. And 10 years later, we're still here." Kielty was intrigued to find out why the two singers had lasted longer in Boyzlife than they ever did in their respective groups. Brian was quick to quip: "I'm not going to lie. Honestly, the reason I'm here ten years is because five years ago, I was going to leave, but I thought, there's no way if I leave another boy band, I'll ever get away with it. CRINGE COMMENT "So, I said, I'm going to have to stay. So, I just haven't been able to leave yet." However, not happy with Brian's cheeky response to the question, Keith decided to make a risky jab at his pal. The No Matter What star sarcastically replied: "That's pretty much it and I got a prenup, because he's been married so many times now. I had to get a sign-off. "You know, wives and businesses, he just leaves them." Keith was referring to Brian's two previous marriages with Brian is currently dating , teacher, Danielle Parkinson and the pair announced they were engaged back in December 2019.
New York Times
09-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Joey Molland of the Power-Pop Band Badfinger Dies at 77
Joey Molland, a guitarist and songwriter who was the last surviving member of Badfinger, one of the first acts signed to the Beatles' Apple Records and a power-pop force in the early 1970s on the strength of hits like 'Day After Day' and 'No Matter What,' died on March 1 in St. Louis Park, Minn. He was 77. His partner, Mary Joyce, said he died in a hospital from complications of diabetes. Mr. Molland joined Badfinger — originally called the Iveys — in 1969. The band had been signed the year before as a marquee act for Apple Records, the much-publicized label formed by the Beatles in 1968 as part of the parent company Apple Corps. 'Badfinger gave me the opportunity to do everything a musician could want,' Mr. Molland said in a 2020 interview with Guitar World magazine. 'I got to make records. I heard my music on the radio, and I toured all over. I couldn't believe the luck we were having. For a time, everything was great.' Apple Corps was a high-minded, if financially dubious, initiative to tap the Beatles' millions to fund unknown talents in music, film and electronics. It was created so that, as John Lennon said at the news conference announcing the venture, 'people who just want to make a film about anything don't have to go on their knees in somebody's office — probably yours.' This experiment in 'Western Communism,' as Paul McCartney called it, involved no shortage of misfires. (The company's retail shop, known as the Apple Boutique, hemorrhaged 200,000 pounds — the equivalent of millions in today's dollars — in a little more than a year.) But Badfinger was a gamble that worked, and its members enjoyed their new status as rock stars. Badfinger in about 1970. From left: Pete Ham, Tommy Evans, Mike Gibbins and Mr. Molland. Credit... via Getty Images Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. Already a subscriber? Log in. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Badfinger guitar Joey Molland, the band's last living member, has died
Joey Molland, the last living member of Badfinger and longtime resident of Minnesota, died on March 1, the band announced on social media. Molland was 77. Molland was part of the band's best-known lineup, which also featured guitarist Pete Ham, drummer Mike Gibbins, and bassist Tom Evans. When Gibbins died from a brain aneurysm in 2005, Molland became the last living member of the group. Ham died by suicide in 1975 and Evans also died by suicide in 1983. Molland continued to tour as Joey Molland's Badfinger for years afterward. Late in 2024, Molland became ill. A GoFundMe campaign was established by his longitme girlfriend Mary Joyce to aid with his medical experiences. According to the campaign, Molland developed a bacterial infection due to his diabetes. It caused damage to several organs and led to pneumonia. The campaign raised more than $30,000 to help with his recovery. Molland joined the Welsh band as it transitioned from being called The Iveys to Badfinger, releasing a string of hits starting with their debut as Badfinger, Magic Christian Music, which included the Paul McCartney-penned "Come and Get It." From there, the band hit the charts on their next three albums with songs like "No Matter What," "Day After Day," "Baby Blue," and "Apple of My Eye." 'There are times when it all feels like a dream,' Molland told Guitar World in 2020. "Badfinger gave me the opportunity to do everything a musician could want. I got to make records. I heard my music on the radio, and I toured all over. I couldn't believe the luck we were having. For a time, everything was great." Molland died accompanied by his girlfriend, Mary Joyce, his two sons, and other family members, per the band's announcement.
