January 28th 2025.
Keith Duffy recently spoke about the tragic death of Liam Payne and how it has served as a wake-up call for the music industry. As a member of the popular boyband Boyzone, Keith reflected on the challenges of being in a boyband during the 1990s.
He acknowledged that boybands are often seen as mere puppets and a commodity to be marketed, but with fame also comes a lot of pressure. The loss of Liam Payne, a member of the band One Direction, has shed light on the importance of providing support for artists' mental health.
Keith emphasized the need for someone to take care of the band members' well-being and to ensure they are coping with the demands of fame. He stressed the importance of kindness in an industry that can often be ruthless.
Liam Payne tragically passed away in 2024 at the young age of 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. As a tribute to their fallen friend and bandmate, Boyzone released their own documentary.
At the premiere of the documentary, Keith's bandmate Ronan Keating also spoke about the filming process, describing it as therapeutic. He explained that it took hours to get into the right mindset to discuss their experiences and that it was like therapy.
Ronan also opened up about his relationship with their former manager, Louis Walsh, who was also a judge on The X Factor. While he expressed gratitude for all that Louis did for the band, he also acknowledged that some of his actions were not right and that he has apologized for them. Ronan also revealed that he wished they had a better relationship.
Shane Lynch, another member of Boyzone, added that while the documentary does touch on the darker aspects of their journey, it also highlights the joy and honor of being a part of the music industry and being a pop star.
The band, which also included Michael 'Mikey' Graham and the late Stephen Gately, rose to fame in the 1990s with hit singles like Words, A Different Beat, and No Matter What. Gately passed away in 2009 at the age of 33, shortly after the band's comeback.
The documentary, titled Boyzone: No Matter What, is now available on Sky and streaming service Now. The band hopes that their story will inspire others and serve as a reminder to prioritize mental health in the music industry.
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