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Post by Kolakube on Jan 14, 2005 6:46:24 GMT -5
Following the departure of Charlie Simpson, Busted announced today (Friday 14th Jan 2005) that they have decided to split up. Over the last two years James Bourne, Charlie Simpson and Matt Willis have become household names. Busted have had eight top three hits including four number ones. Both Busted albums, 2002’s Busted and 2003’s A Present For Everyone, have clocked up over 1 million sales each. Busted won Best Pop Act and Best Breakthrough Act at the 2004 BRIT awards and they were nominated for Best British Group. Most recently they topped the charts with the theme to the Thunderbirds movie, which was voted Record Of The Year. In the course of their career Busted have sold out 50 UK arenas including 11 Wembleys and last year they sold more Wembleys than any other artist (equaling the all time record), consolidating their position as the biggest and best pop act in the UK. Says Matt Willis: “It’s a really sad day for all of us but we’ve always said that if one member left then we’d call it a day. The last three years have been unbelievable and I’d like to say a massive thank you to all our fans- you’ve been amazing.” Says Charlie Simpson: “I’m incredibly proud of everything that we’ve achieved in Busted. We’ve enjoyed some of the best times in our lives together. I wouldn’t change one single bit of it. This has been a really difficult decision and I hope the fans will understand” Says James Bourne: “I’m devastated that Charlie has chosen to quit Busted, but I have to respect his decision and I fully support him and wish him all the best for the future. I would like to say a personal thank you to all the fans who have made the last three years the best years of my life. I’ll remember these years forever.”
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Post by Kolakube on Jan 14, 2005 6:51:51 GMT -5
This is extremely sad news and I don't know what the situation will be so far as these boards staying open.
I for one am extremely upset that they've decided to split up and I think it's inevitable that the blame will fall to Charlie in this but try to stay happy and think on the bright side.
I'm handling this better than I expected - maybe it just hasn't sunk in yet.
Busted had an amazing 2 years and I wish Matt and James the best in their futures. They are the ones I feel sorriest for in this situation. I think it's obvious they don't want to leave the band where it is.
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Post by sazziukjay on Jan 14, 2005 7:18:40 GMT -5
i can't belive it. i rly thought it wouldn't be true actually and that they werre just going to confirm its only a break. i can't belive it. i'm so gutted
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Post by Roz on Jan 14, 2005 14:47:32 GMT -5
i honestly cannot believe it. all the eople that i work with were tellin me and i was like 'no, theyre on a break, i dont belive u!' then i heard on the news tonight. i shed a tear but there is no way i'm takin my posters down just yet, i must have spent hundreds on merchandise and cd's.
i honestly thought that i would go off them before they split up, i'm so gutted. i dont wanna be mad at charlie but i am! the time i've taken out just to see busted on the tv is unbelieveable and the months i agonised over waiting to see them live, then it all comes to this.
i dont wanna see my friends cos of the amount of flack i'm gonna get off them - jeesuz!!! one word: GUTTED actually, 4 words:
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Post by Roz on Jan 14, 2005 14:48:30 GMT -5
END OF AN ERA!
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Post by vickz on Jan 14, 2005 15:45:44 GMT -5
oh come on girls we all know how sad it is but we've all seen it comin for a while....not to sure what the future holds for all of them hopefully there still in the limelight as such....what's gona happen to all the busted sites and all that!!!
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Post by chaslee7 on Jan 16, 2005 7:33:48 GMT -5
but still we cant see them all together in three anymore they're no longer of busted, it makes difference
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Post by madboutmatt on Jan 17, 2005 7:11:44 GMT -5
It still hasn't sunk in for me. It's over......gone. ;(
matt left in tears-awwwwwwwwwwwww
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Post by Kolakube on Jan 17, 2005 9:30:17 GMT -5
Matt and james left in tears
The only person not in tears was Charlie who thought it was apt to LAUGH at the crying fans outside the press conference
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Post by Zoe on Jan 17, 2005 11:14:55 GMT -5
Totally Gutted about the split! but im sure we will all get over it in time! If thats true about charlie laughin at cryin fans then chuckin them out of a fightstar gig that suxs and hes a wanker tho only if true i love charles! thats just sooo mean and inconsiderate he should be flatterd that fans thats busted breakin up means sooo much to ppl! xXx zoe xXx
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Post by chaslee7 on Jan 28, 2005 1:58:45 GMT -5
matt left in tears! i wonder how cute boys look in tears...but it's not we're talking about here. he hugged several of teenager busted fans and said "thx for all of ur support" (ok that wasnt exactly what he said, but thats the point) while he wiped the tears off from his eyes....omg, sweetie matt....
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Post by Clazz on Feb 10, 2005 11:38:05 GMT -5
Matt and james left in tears The only person not in tears was Charlie who thought it was apt to LAUGH at the crying fans outside the press conference The pictures show Charlie trying not to cry. I think the laughing business was out of order, I don't know if he LAUGHED or just smiled, but either way, the fact is he left Matt and James to comfort the fans, even though they themselves were devastated. And why did Charlie leave? To go to a bloody Fightstar gig that night. That was pretty mean. I'm like Emma, I handled it better than I expected - and I still cried all day, even before they split. I think the fact I had my two best mates over that night helped a lot. Anyway, I can't wait for the future, to be honest. Charlie's got Fightstar, Matt's probably going solo, and James is forming another band. I know this is a bit random, but I reckon at least James is going to get an Outstanding Contribution To Music at the Brits one day. [edit] By the way, Charlie cried for three days before the split. [/edit]
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Post by Matt's_Muffin! on Feb 24, 2005 12:20:58 GMT -5
Hey Guys!!! My God I have not been on here in ages!! Mainly due to the fact that my comp has been shafted for ages!! I know everyone has talked about the split on here but I haven't so let me go!!! *ahem* I am still absolutley devasted but I have managed to see the brightside and that is that they are all going to show everyone of the people who doubted their ability what they can do individually!!! I am still happy about the romours about Matt's solo carrer!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Very excited!! Can't wait to hear from James aswell!!!
Nice to be back!!! ;D
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Post by Clazz on Feb 27, 2005 20:35:17 GMT -5
Welcome back hehe. I can't wait for Matt's solo stuff, and I really want to hear what James is doing. I don't know about you lot, but I can't really imagine him being in another really successful band.. I don't know, it's just weird thinking about it. I think he'll be most successful in songwriting, and I can imagine him starting up a record company as well.
And one day, I will get signed to it. *yes, you keep telling yourself that, Clazz*
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Post by Kolakube on Feb 28, 2005 8:09:48 GMT -5
If you're getting signed then I am too hehehe
I can sing - okay!
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