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Boyzone to Release Tribute Album for Stephen Gately
November 02, 2009 02:11:47In the wake of Stephen Gately's sudden death on October 10, his bandmates in Boyzone plan to record a tribute album for him. "We have decided that what we do now is we're going to make the next album for Stephen," Ronan Keating recently opened up.
"We want to stick together because we find comfort in being together at the moment," he continued. "We have a couple of songs with Stephen's vocal on it so that's a saving grace. Thank God we have that, that's very important to all of us and we know the fans would really appreciate that too."
Family and Friends Attend Private Vigil for Stephen Gately
October 17, 2009 01:10:12Ahead of the planned funeral, a private vigil was held for the late Stephen Gately in Dublin's north inner city on Friday night, October 16. His Boyzone bandmates Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, and Shane Lynch were spotted among the mourners, which also included Stephen's parents and siblings.
Ronan, Keith, Mikey, and Shane were photographed carrying Stephen's coffin into St Laurence O'Toole church for private viewing. "About 300 local people and fans lined streets near St Laurence O'Toole Church paying their own tribute to the West End star with a gentle applause," Daily Mail reported.
Stephen Gately's Boyzone Bandmates Confirm Funeral Plans
October 15, 2009 09:10:09Funeral for the late Stephen Gately is planned for Saturday, October 17, his bandmates from Boyzone announced in a post on the band's official site on Wednesday, October 14. "Yesterday, Stephen's body was released by Spanish authorities following an autopsy that confirmed Stephen had died from natural causes. He is now lying in a chapel of rest in a small village in the hills of Majorca whilst repatriation formalities continue," read the message.
Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, and Shane Lynch "visited Stephen's parents in Dublin on Tuesday to pay their respects and confirm the family's final wishes for Stephen. The Boyz plan to return to Majorca on Friday (Oct. 16) to bring their brother back home to Dublin," it continued. "There will be a private family mass in Dublin on Friday night followed by a funeral service at St Lawrence O'Toole church on Saturday at midday."
Autopsy Proves Stephen Gately of Boyzone Died of Natural Causes
October 14, 2009 09:10:44A post-mortem on the body of singer Stephen Gately, who was found dead at his apartment in Majorca, Spain on Saturday, October 10, reveals that he died of natural causes due to fluid on the lungs, officials confirmed Tuesday, October 13. "The singer of the British group Boyzone died from natural causes, owing to an 'acute pulmonary edema'," the court statement said. "The autopsy carried out this morning showed there were no signs of violence to the body."
The preliminary findings of the post-mortem would be sent to a laboratory in Barcelona for further analysis. And should there is no contradiction with the autopsy result, the investigation would be closed. Along with the confirmation, it is reported that Stephen's remains could now be flown home to his native Ireland.
New Details Related to Stephen Gately's Death Uncovered
October 12, 2009 02:10:14While the cause of Stephen Gately's death this weekend is yet to be determined by authorities, new details surrounding the incident have been uncovered. U.K. newspaper Daily Mail reports Spanish police are searching for a third man who was at Stephen's apartment in Majorca, Spain when the singer was found dead.
The man, identified as a Bulgarian named Giorgio, was said to be invited by Stephen and his same-sex partner Andrew Cowles to come to their apartment after they met at a nightclub in Palma on Friday night, October 9. However, it is still unclear whether Giorgio had left the flat before Stephen died. "We do not think this man is involved in any way in Stephen's death but his testimony could prove vital," so confirms a police source.
Boyzone Issue Statement Regarding Stephen Gately's Death
October 12, 2009 09:10:46Stephen Gately, one of the two lead singers in the boyband Boyzone, passed away on Saturday, October 10. He was 33 years old. According to the announcement made on the band's official site, Stephen "tragically died" while on holiday, with his partner Andrew Cowles, in Majorca, Spain.
Fellow band members Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, and Shane Lynch have expressed their loss on the same post. They said, "We are completely devastated by the loss of our friend and brother, Stephen. We have shared such wonderful times together over the years and were all looking forward to sharing many more."
Music Video for Ronan Keating's 'This Is Your Song' Debuted
May 11, 2009 04:05:28Ronan Keating has just made public a music video for "This Is Your Song," one of the tracks featured in his sixth studio album "Songs for My Mother", which has been debuted all over the world since March this year. The particular track, which is written by Ronan himself for both of his parents, originally appeared as a b-side track of his first single, "When You Say Nothing at All".
In the music video for "This Is Your Song," the Boyzone's member is seen visiting the house he used to share with his mother, back during his younger years. As he steps his feet inside the house, he recalls all his childhood memories, including playing football with his mother and playing hide and seek with her.
After Seven Years, Boyzone Back on the Road Again
November 15, 2007 02:11:18The plan on Boyzone reunion is taking an upturn with the announcement of a full scale tour, official site of member Ronan Keating has revealed. 'Back Again No Matter What' tour will mark their first in 7 years.
The reunion was previously scheduled for a one-off gig only. "We've been talking about getting back together for some time now," Keating said. "The Children in Need rehearsals just made us want to tour together again. I can't wait to be back on the road and all the guys feel the same."
Irish Band Boyzone Reuniting in 'Children in Need'?
November 05, 2007 11:11:05On what seemingly a third Britpop invasion, Boyzone is returning to the music scene with a one-off gig. All the five members - Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately, Mickey Graham, Shane Lynch, and Keith Duffy - will be reunited on one stage for 'Children in Need'.
The Irish boy band will perform on the BBC annual charity special that is aired November 16, Keating's official site has revealed. No information yet on what song they will perform. Last year, Keating appeared on the show as a solo artist.
Boyzone, a Tour Before Curtain's Drawn
June 09, 2007 02:06:47
Before calling the curtain down, Irish boy band Boyzone will have one last tour. The news is coming from member Stephen Gately who remembers the band's "promise".
Gately said, "We always promised the fans a farewell tour and we're hoping that will take place next year. It's really a case of working out when the five of us can get on stage at the same time. Take That certainly did well out of a reunion tour."
Former Boyzone Singer Weds Long-Term Partner
March 21, 2006 09:03:54
Stephen Gately, the former singer of boyband Boyzone, has married long-term partner Andy Cowles Sunday March 19th, 2006 in London. The 30-year-old singer had made an official commitment to Cowles, an Internet entrepreneur, three years ago in Las Vegas.
The private civil partnership ceremony was held at the Goring Hotel and attended by fellow Boyzone stars Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch. Sadly, the band's ex-manager Louis Walsh was unable to attend the ceremony because of illness. Sir Elton John who supposedly was among the guests did not attend as well.
Boyzone Coming Back but Without Ronan Keating?
January 10, 2006 09:01:53Maybe envying the success of the just comeback Take That, teen pop phenomenon Boyzone reportedly is planning a comeback to the music scene. Stephen Gateley, in fact, has confirmed the report saying that his band does planning to reunite but without frontman Ronan Keating.
"I don't know whether there will be another record. Probably, I'd like there to be. Probably Ronan won't be involved. But the other four of us had dinner and discussions about what we could do in the future," Stephen said, while explaining "There's still a huge fan base and we just had a re-released album out and it went to number six in the UK, even without any promotion."
