Blue are one of the
world’s most popular boy bands, having sold over fifteen million records
worldwide and one million singles in the UK alone. Their iconic singles “All
Rise”, “One Love” and “Fly By” dominated the airwaves upon release, bringing Antony
Costa, Duncan James, Lee Ryan, and Simon Webbe international stardom and global
success.
Blue’s debut single
was released in May 2001, immediately shooting to No. 4 on the UK Singles
Chart. “All Rise” was swiftly followed by “Too Close”, their second single and
first number one, an instant success that firmly established the group as one
of Britain’s hottest boy bands. By the time they released their debut album,
the buzz around Blue had reached epic proportions, and the record
unsurprisingly hit number one, selling almost two million copies in the UK
alone. Blue capitalised on the success of their debut with the release of
2002’s One Love, a smooth and sexy take on modern pop music that featured a
vocal contribution from none other than Elton John. This album cemented their
status as UK pop icons, fuelling a hugely successful international tour and
earning them a coveted BRIT Award for British Pop Act.
Following a third
number one album, Blue disbanded for several years, only to reunite in 2011 –
much to the delight of their adoring fanbase. Since their revival, the group
have supported fellow pop idols Steps on tour and released an incredible new
track, “In Your Arms.”