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The Wanted are a British and Irish boy band based in London. The band consists of Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes.The Wanted were formed in 2009 through a mass audition by Jayne Collins, the same woman who put together The Saturdays and Parade .They soon started working on their debut album with producers Guy Chambers, Taio Cruz and Steve Mac. Their debut single, "All Time Low", was produced by Mac, and also co-written by Wayne Hector and Ed Drewett It was released in the summer of 2010 and debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, remaining in the Top 40 for 17 weeks. The band's second single, "Heart Vacancy" again written with Wayne Hector, was released on 17 October 2010. It peaking at number two on the UK Singles Chart. Their self-titled debut album was released on 25 October 2010, peaking at number four on the UK Albums Chart. The third single from the album, "Lose My Mind", was performed on The X Factor and it subsequently peaked at number nineteen on the UK Singles Chart.In March 2011, the group embarked on their first headline, nationwide tour. The "Behind Bars" Tour was in support of their debut album "The Wanted" with 16 dates held in theatres in March and April 2011.The band started working on their second studio album in January 2011. The album
features writing credits from the group, Steve Mac, Wayne Hector, Ed Drewett, Diane Warren and Guy Chambers. The lead single, "Gold Forever", was released in aid of Comic Relief on 13 March 2011. It peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart. In July 2011 the group released the second single "Glad You Came" which became their second UK #1 single, staying there for two weeks and in the UK top ten for six weeks. The single also reached number one in Ireland and remained there for five weeks. The song also charted in some European territories and Australia. The song later charted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The band did their first American tour in Early 2012 on which two of their shows where sold out in a matter of minutes.The third single,from the album, "Lightning", was released on 16 October 2011 which reached #2 in the UK and #5 in Ireland. On 7 November 2011, the group's second album Battleground, was released in the UK. It debuted at #5 in the UK and #4 in Ireland. The fourth single, "Warzone" was released on 26 Decemeber 2011 with the music video and radio debut coming early Novemember 2011.addition to shows in the UK including T4 On The Beach, V Festival and the iTunes Festival, the group supported Canadian singer Justin Bieber in Brazil on 8 and 9 October and also supported Britney Spears on her Femme Fatale Tourat the Manchester Evening News Arena on 6 November. On 9 November 2011, it was revealed by the group that they were planning to re-release the album, including a new track written by Example called "Starlight" and a duet called "Jealousy" with "a US female singer", later to be revealed as Barbadian singer Rihanna.
features writing credits from the group, Steve Mac, Wayne Hector, Ed Drewett, Diane Warren and Guy Chambers. The lead single, "Gold Forever", was released in aid of Comic Relief on 13 March 2011. It peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart. In July 2011 the group released the second single "Glad You Came" which became their second UK #1 single, staying there for two weeks and in the UK top ten for six weeks. The single also reached number one in Ireland and remained there for five weeks. The song also charted in some European territories and Australia. The song later charted on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The band did their first American tour in Early 2012 on which two of their shows where sold out in a matter of minutes.The third single,from the album, "Lightning", was released on 16 October 2011 which reached #2 in the UK and #5 in Ireland. On 7 November 2011, the group's second album Battleground, was released in the UK. It debuted at #5 in the UK and #4 in Ireland. The fourth single, "Warzone" was released on 26 Decemeber 2011 with the music video and radio debut coming early Novemember 2011.addition to shows in the UK including T4 On The Beach, V Festival and the iTunes Festival, the group supported Canadian singer Justin Bieber in Brazil on 8 and 9 October and also supported Britney Spears on her Femme Fatale Tourat the Manchester Evening News Arena on 6 November. On 9 November 2011, it was revealed by the group that they were planning to re-release the album, including a new track written by Example called "Starlight" and a duet called "Jealousy" with "a US female singer", later to be revealed as Barbadian singer Rihanna.
Max George
Maximillian Alberto George, born 6 September 1988 (1988-09-06) (age 23), grew up with his family in Manchester. Before music, he had been a football player with Preston North End and was on the verge of signing a two-year deal with them, whilst he has been a Manchester City supporter since a young age.Previously he was a member of Avenue, a five-piece boy band made up of Jonathan Lloyd, Scott Clarke,
Ross Candy and Jamie Tinkler in addition to George. They entered the third series of The X Factor in 2006 and made it to Louis Walsh's Bootcamp. But media reports exposed that Avenue had not strictly adhered to the rules, having been signed by an earlier music X Factor director to a deal. They were banned from participation for having professional representation rather than being specifically formed for the competition. Avenue admitted they had failed to duly report their engagements and George admitted it was "not the X Factor's fault" in the
video showing their disqualification in Walsh's office. With Andrew (Andy) Brown joining as a member of Avenue replacing Jamie Tinkler, the band went on to have some success beyond their X Factor appearances with their debut single "Last Goodbye", reaching number 50 on the UK Singles Chart. They had a follow up release with "Can You Feel It?". Avenue disbanded in April 2009. In 2008, while still a member of Avenue, George appeared naked on cover of British gay magazine AXM's "Naked Issue" in support of cancer research. He is engaged to British actress Michelle Keegan after meeting her at one of The Wanted's concerts.
Ross Candy and Jamie Tinkler in addition to George. They entered the third series of The X Factor in 2006 and made it to Louis Walsh's Bootcamp. But media reports exposed that Avenue had not strictly adhered to the rules, having been signed by an earlier music X Factor director to a deal. They were banned from participation for having professional representation rather than being specifically formed for the competition. Avenue admitted they had failed to duly report their engagements and George admitted it was "not the X Factor's fault" in the
video showing their disqualification in Walsh's office. With Andrew (Andy) Brown joining as a member of Avenue replacing Jamie Tinkler, the band went on to have some success beyond their X Factor appearances with their debut single "Last Goodbye", reaching number 50 on the UK Singles Chart. They had a follow up release with "Can You Feel It?". Avenue disbanded in April 2009. In 2008, while still a member of Avenue, George appeared naked on cover of British gay magazine AXM's "Naked Issue" in support of cancer research. He is engaged to British actress Michelle Keegan after meeting her at one of The Wanted's concerts.
Nathan Sykes
Nathan James Sykes,[9] 18 April
1993 (1993-04-18) (age 18), grew up in Abbeydale, Gloucester with his mother, who was a music teacher and younger sister. He started singing and performing at the age of 6 and attended Sylvia Young's theatre school from the age of 11. He continued to perform as a child singer winning various competitions including "Britney Spears's Karaoke Kriminals" in 2003, The Cheltenham Competitive Festival of Dramatic Art also in 2003. He appeared on ITV's Ministry of Mayhem in 2004, and won the Door Youth Project's "Undiscovered Youth Talenhugy Contest" held in Derker performing "Mack The Knife". and performed for the "Live and Unsigned". Music Competition in Bristol in 2008. Sykes attempted to represent UK in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004 held in Lillehammer, Norway. In the British qualifying finals, he sang "Born to Dance" coming 3rd overall, after winner Cory Spedding and runner-up Andrew Merry
1993 (1993-04-18) (age 18), grew up in Abbeydale, Gloucester with his mother, who was a music teacher and younger sister. He started singing and performing at the age of 6 and attended Sylvia Young's theatre school from the age of 11. He continued to perform as a child singer winning various competitions including "Britney Spears's Karaoke Kriminals" in 2003, The Cheltenham Competitive Festival of Dramatic Art also in 2003. He appeared on ITV's Ministry of Mayhem in 2004, and won the Door Youth Project's "Undiscovered Youth Talenhugy Contest" held in Derker performing "Mack The Knife". and performed for the "Live and Unsigned". Music Competition in Bristol in 2008. Sykes attempted to represent UK in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2004 held in Lillehammer, Norway. In the British qualifying finals, he sang "Born to Dance" coming 3rd overall, after winner Cory Spedding and runner-up Andrew Merry
Siva Kaneswaran
Siva Kaneswaran, born 16 November 1988 (1988-11-16) (age 23), grew up in Ireland with his Sir Lankan Tamil father, Irish mother, twin brother Kumar and six other siblings. Kaneswaran started modelling at 16 and appeared in various ads and landed a contract with Storm Model Management. Kaneswaran took part in Rock Rivals, televised in eight episodes between 5 March and 23 April 2008. His brother took part as well. Kaneswaran played the role of Carson Coombs and his brother that of Caleb Coombs. The brothers also appeared briefly in one episode of Uncle Max. The episode "Uncle Max Plays Tennis" aired on 11 July 2008. Kaneswaran was spotted through his modelling campaigns and recruited as a resultor the band. He is the younger brother of former Dove member and former Popstars: The Rivals contestant Hazel Kaneswaren. He is currently in relationship with Nareesha Mccaffrey who he has been with for four years.
Jay McGuiness
James "Jay" McGuiness, 24 July 1990 (1990-07-24) (age 21), grew up in Newark, Nottinghamshire. He attended Holy Trinity Roman Catholic school in Newark. At the age of 13, McGuiness went to Charlotte Hamilton School of Dance. He has a non-identical twin brother Tom and three other siblings. He is currently single
Tom Parker
Thomas "Tom" Anthony Parker, born 4 August 1988 (1988-08-04) (age 23), grew up in Bolton. Parker learned to play the guitar at the age of sixteen after trying out his older brother's. He then went on to audition for The X Factor but did not get past the first round. He went to Manchester Metropolitan University and studied Geography, but dropped out in pursuit of a professional singing career. Parker joined a Take That tribute band known as Take That II and toured Northern England, before joining The Wanted in 2009. In a Relationship with Kelsey Hardwick.