Busted

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Formed 2001. Disbanded 14 January 2005.

English band

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Biography

Busted were an English boyband consisting of members James Bourne, Matt Willis and Charlie Simpson. Busted split up in January 2005 after Simpson decided to leave to join his own band Fightstar. During their run, they released two studio albums, a compilation and a live album. They have also won two Brit Awards and won the 2004 Record of the Year with their single "Thunderbirds Are Go". The band sold over three million albums worldwide.

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  1. Busted boys hope to have new album out next year

    Mon 18 Oct 2010 05:50

    Matt Willis says he and former guitarist James Bourne hope to have a new album out...

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  1. The Great Bustard name chase

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  1. Live: A Ticket for Everyone 2004

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    Reviewed by Adam Cumiskey

    Busted are like a pubescent-sized taster for a life of indie enjoyment...

  2. A Present For Everyone 2003

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    Reviewed by Nikki Smith

    Charlie, Matt and James bring us the second dose of their inimitable...

  3. Busted

    Review of Busted

    Reviewed by Jacqueline Hodges

    Cheeky, geeky pop-punktastic debut provides a refreshing change to the mush of Gareth...

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