In August 2000, Islington,
the North London boys Antony Costa and Duncan James recognize each other
from the audition circuit, and get chatting over the pool table. Realizing
that their mutual interests extend beyond the confines of such smoky,
beery hangouts, the pair decides to form a group. The only thing is, they
need a couple more guys to make up the numbers.
First choice is Lee Ryan,
whom Duncan has seen at auditions and considers the best singer around. he
gets straight on the phone and, one call later, Lee's in, bringing his
flatmate, the equally talented Simon Webbe, with him. Blue is born.
management and a deal with Virgin's Innocent Records quickly ensue.
Nickname: 'Dunk'
Hair colour: Light Brown / Blonde
Eye colour: Blue
Height: 5'11"
Date of Birth: 07 / 04 / 79
Star sign: Aries
Place of Birth: Salisbury, Wilts
Favourite band/artist: Marvin Gaye
Favourite song: 'What's Goin On' by Marvin Gaye
Favourite album: 'Left of the Middle' by Natalie Imbruglia
What's in your Walkman?: 'Reservoir Dogs' film soundtrack
Favourite book: Catcher In The Rye
Favourite film: The Fifth Element
Favourite meal: Any seafood
Favourite drink: Cranberry juice
Favourite smell: Cool water
Favourite TV show: Friends
Favourite actor: Brad Pitt
Favourite football team: Arsenal
Favourite clothes store: Levis
Hero: Seventies Funk
Villain: McDonalds
Full
Name:
Lee
Ryan
Nickname: Little Lee
Hair colour: Blonde
Eye colour: Green / Blue
Height: 5'11"
Date of Birth: 17 / 06 / 83
Star sign: Gemini
Place of Birth: Chatham, Kent
Favourite band/artist: Stevie Wonder
Favourite song: 'Superstition' by Stevie Wonder
Favourite album: Boyz II Men 'Evolution'
What's in your Walkman: Marvin Gaye's 'Greatest Hits'
Favourite book: The Basketball Diaries
Favourite film: Fight Club
Favourite TV show: The Young Ones
Favourite actor: Edward Norton
Favourite meal: Sushi
Favourite drink: Red Bull
Favourite smell: Coco Chanel
Favourite football team: Charlton Athletic
Favourite clothes store: Gucci
Hero: Motown
Villain: Jungle ("the music obviously")
Full
Name: Antony
Daniel Costa
Nickname: Ant
Hair colour: Dark Brown / Black
Eye colour: Dark Brown
Height: 5'9"
Date of Birth: 23 / 06 / 81
Star sign: Cancer
Place of Birth: Edgware, Middlesex
Favourite band/artist: George Michael
Favourite song: Father Figure
Favourite album: 'Faith' George Michael
What's in your Walkman?: Craig David
Favourite book: Of Mice and Men
Favourite film: The Commitments
Favourite TV show: 'Only Fools and Horses'
Favourite actor: Al Pacino
Favourite meal: Pasta
Favourite drink: Coke
Favourite smell: "My Mum's cooking!"
Favourite football team: Spurs
Favourite clothes store: Diesel
Hero: George Michael
Villain: Heavy Metal