Lee Ryan solo success

Full Name: Lee Ryan..........................Favourite Actor: Edward Norton
Date of Birth: 17 / 06 / 83........................Favourite Meal: Sushi
Place of Birth: Chatham, Kent............Favourite Drink: Red Bull
Favourite Film: Fight Club......................Favourite Colour: Blue
Favourite TV Show: The Young Ones

One part of the phenomenal best-selling boyband Blue, Lee Ryan has taken a positive step towards solo success. His self-titled debut album has already spawned three hit singles, "Army Of Lovers," "Turn Your Car Around" and "When I Think Of You." Instead of the slick RnB style which propelled Blue to stardom, Lee's solo album uses a more classical soul sound backed by acoustic instrumentation, hinting of Marvin Gaye and Luther Vandross.

Having entered the fickle industry at the young age of 17, Lee spent his formative years learning as much as he could from the talented musicians he met as part of Blue. The youngest member of the band, his musical abilities led to him performing lead vocals for many songs and co-writing many of Blue's successful releases.

Not one to rest on his laurels, Lee took up the challenge of co-directing the video to his self-penned hit 'Breathe Easy' with video director Cameron Casey. He also recently completed a film director's course at the Tisch School of the Arts in New York, and opened his own production company.

During his career with Blue, he has had the chance to work with renowned artists such as Stevie Wonder ("Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours") and Elton John ("Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word"). Plans have been made for further collaborations with other talents as his solo career progresses through 2006 and into 2007.