Initially comprised of Lee Ryan, Duncan James and Antony Costa in 2000, Lee's flatmate, Simon Webbe, soon joined Blue. Their debut single was met with critical acclaim, followed by an album of the same name. Titled All Rise and released in 2001, it quickly reached number four in the UK Singles Charts. The album hit the charts in the following year, bursting in at number one and selling 1.8 million copies. In 2003, the band released a third album called Guilty, which again made it to number one in the UK Album Charts. Over the next decade, Blue enjoyed unprecedented success - they represented the UK in the 2011 Düsseldorf Eurovision Song Contest, released multiple albums and expanded their creative skillset.
Lee appeared on Eastenders in 2017, later being nominated for the 2017 Inside Soap Award for Best Newcomer. Lee continued such on and offscreen success on 2019 Celebs Go Dating and the UK musical, Rip it Up the 70s.
Simon Webbe received similar mainstream popularity, stemming from his time on 2011 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, 2014 Strictly Come Dancing, musical shows and even with his solo-album, Smile 2017. As a duo, Simon and Lee are available to book for your event, party, festival or function. Playing all of the top hits from Blue's chart-topping success, they can transport your audience back to the thriving naughties music scene. With Simon's extensive experience as both a DJ and solo artist, combined with Lee's onstage popularity, your guests will be in awe of this act's star-studded setlist.
