Shane Filan
Shane Filan is best known as a lead singer of the Irish boy band Westlife, which had 14 U.K. number one hits.
Pop Singer
July 5, 1979
Cancer
45
Sligo, Ireland
Shane Filan, an Irish singer and songwriter, is best known for being a lead vocalist in the renowned pop group Westlife. He rose to fame with the band, which disbanded in 2012 and later reunited in 2018. Some of his most notable songs include “Flying Without Wings,” “Swear It Again,” and “Uptown Girl.” Filan has also made appearances on TV shows such as “Celebrity Juice” and “Lorraine.” Besides his music career, he is an avid football fan, supporting Manchester United Football Club, and has participated in charity football games to raise funds for various causes. Notably, Westlife achieved 14 U.K. number one hits during Filan’s time as a lead singer.