People Open DS/UK/20832 Westlife (1998-2012) Westlife 1998-2012 Irish boy band Group (Male) Music Group; Pop Westlife were an Irish boy band, formed in July 1998 and disbanded in June 2012. Originally signed by Simon Cowell and managed by Louis Walsh, the group's final line-up consisted of Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan. Brian McFadden was a member from July 1998 until his departure in March 2004. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 RAHSKeyte 7/16/2015 RAHAKirkbride 5/22/2023 06cbf1d8-da0c-4741-926e-d2c56aa99c1d