Wednesday 9 March 2011

Boyzone paid a tribute to Stephen Gately

Boyzone band paid a touching tribute to Stephen Gately as they brought their 'Brother' tour to at 02 Arena London.

The band members Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch, Mikey Graham and Keith Duffy are admitted they are unsure if they take as a four piece after Stephen on this holiday home in Majorca in 2009, died of natural causes but in the end 'Brother' to make an album and tour Respect of their friends were going to be decided.

Speaking on stage, Ronan told the crowd: "12 months ago we didn't know what the future held for us, we didn't know if we could tour as a four piece. We made this album under unbelievable duress, we laughed, we cried.

I hope you're ok Steo and I hope you're enjoying the music."

Mikey added: "I try not to think too hard about the loss, He's never forgotten. If I could say something about him it's that it's difficult without you."

After then the group performed 'Gave It All Away' as a montage of Stephen performed on big screens behind them.

In the 'Brother' album which songs include who related these songs are 'Til The Sun Goes Down' and 'Ruby' with old favourites 'Picture Of You', 'You Needed Me', 'Love Me For A Reason', ' When The Going Gets Tough' and their first UK number one 'Words'.

As they philosophy in green velvet suits for the encore fans were treated to 'Baby Can I Hold You' before they ended the show with Ronan's solo single 'Life Is A Roller Coaster'.

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