‘But it was because the others were so full on I thought he was happy being Michael and being the quiet one at the back.’ Mikey also said that he had written songs for the band’s first album ...

The band felt it was right to continue performing worldwide to honour Stephen's memory. Boyzone's album was released earlier than planned in March 2010, and the album Brother was dedicated to Stephen.

Boyzone crossed the shore to England and had a huge impact straight away, with Love Me For A Reason peaking at number 2 in early 1995 and being followed into the top five by Key to My Life and So Good ...