McBusted
{{short description|English pop-punk supergroup composed of members from McFly and Busted}}
{{For|their self-titled album|McBusted (album)}}
{{Use British English|date=January 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2014}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = McBusted
| image = BST Hyde Park Festival McBusted - 14690156252 (cropped).jpg
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| caption = McBusted performing in 2014
| origin = London, England
| genre = {{flatlist|
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| years_active = 2013–2015
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| spinoff_of = {{flatlist|
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| website = {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20131106070245/http://www.mcbusted.com/ www.mcbusted.com]}}
| past_members = Tom Fletcher
James Bourne
Danny Jones
Matt Willis
Dougie Poynter
Harry Judd
}}
McBusted were an English pop-punk supergroup composed of members from bands McFly (Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter, and Harry Judd) and Busted (James Bourne and Matt Willis). The only member of the original groups not participating in the new lineup was former Busted guitarist and vocalist Charlie Simpson,{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/mcbusted-boybands-mcfly-and-busted-to-form-supergroup-8933220.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220512/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/mcbusted-boybands-mcfly-and-busted-to-form-supergroup-8933220.html |archive-date=12 May 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Boybands McFly and Busted to form supergroup for UK tour|last=Denham|first=Jess|work=The Independent|date=11 November 2013|access-date=15 November 2013}} who instead opted to focus on his solo career and his rock band Fightstar.{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/mcbusted-mcfly-busted-become-supergroup-2719950|title=McBusted: McFly and Busted become supergroup 2014 tour dates for supergroup|last=McGeorge|first=Alistair|date=11 November 2013|work=Daily Mirror|access-date=11 November 2013}}
Having previously appeared as special guests during McFly's tenth-anniversary concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, it was announced on 11 November 2013 that former Busted members Bourne and Willis would join McFly to form the six-piece supergroup "McBusted" and go on an arena tour in April and May 2014. The original eleven-concert McBusted Tour quickly sold out and was eventually extended to 34 shows, including headlining Hyde Park on 6 July 2014. On 16 June 2014, McBusted made their overseas debut, supporting One Direction on their Where We Are Tour in Denmark. They then continued to support One Direction the following night, and again in France on 21 June. They went on to also support One Direction in 2015 on the Australian and European leg of their On the Road Again Tour as special guests. In April 2014, it was revealed that McBusted would be releasing an album. On 7 October, they announced their debut single "Air Guitar", which debuted at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. It was also announced that they had signed a record deal with Island Records. The band's self-titled debut album was released on 1 December and peaked at number nine.
On 10 November 2015, it was announced that Simpson had decided to rejoin Busted after 10 years away from the band, as a consequence Willis confirmed that McBusted had parted ways for the time being, but they "enjoyed every minute" of their time in the band. Fletcher had previously commented that although McBusted are no longer together, he will not rule out a reunion, stating it "definitely doesn't feel like the end".{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/mcfly-singer-tom-fletcher-unsure-6756434|title=McFly singer Tom Fletcher unsure of McBusted's future if Charlie Simpson returns to Busted|author=Ashleigh Rainbird|date=3 November 2015|work=Daily Mirror|access-date=3 November 2015}}
History
=2013: Background, formation and tour announcement=
From 19 to 22 September 2013, McFly commemorated their tenth anniversary by performing four concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.{{cite news|url=http://metro.co.uk/2013/09/22/after-four-sell-out-10th-anniversary-gigs-at-londons-royal-albert-hall-why-mcfly-are-not-a-boyband-4075878/|title=After four sell out 10th anniversary gigs at London's Royal Albert Hall: Why McFly are not a boyband|last=Duff|first=Seamus|date=22 September 2013|work=Metro|access-date=3 March 2014}} During these shows Matt Willis and James Bourne made a surprise brief reunion as Busted when they joined as special guests. (Willis and Bourne's ex-bandmate Charlie Simpson, whose decision to quit Busted led to the band's break-up in January 2005, chose not to take part.) Under the name "McBusted", the six-piece performed Busted's "Year 3000" and "Air Hostess" and McFly's "Shine a Light".{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a517071/busted-join-mcfly-on-stage-at-royal-albert-hall-show-video.html|title=Busted join McFly on stage at Royal Albert Hall show – video|last=Corner|first=Lewis|date=20 September 2013|work=Digital Spy|access-date=11 November 2013}} This sparked rumours that Busted could make a comeback.
On 11 November 2013, it was announced that Willis and Bourne would join Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd and go on an eleven-date arena tour as McBusted in 2014, and play both Busted and McFly songs. Simpson refused to be a part of McBusted as he wanted to focus on his own career, but he was paid a "six-figure sum" by Willis and Bourne after he sold his third of the copyrighted Busted name.{{cite news|url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/132862/Phew-McBusted-Add-More-Dates-To-Sellout-Tour-Amid-Phenomenal-Demand|title=Phew! McBusted Add More Dates To Sellout Tour Amid Phenomenal Demand|last=Giles|first=Kayleigh|date=17 November 2013|publisher=EntertainmentWise|access-date=23 February 2014}} A source told the Daily Mirror that Simpson's decision not to be part of McBusted was an amicable one: "Charlie wishes the boys lots of luck but he wanted absolutely no involvement. All three sat down amicably and worked out a figure that everyone was happy with. Charlie made it clear in no uncertain terms that that's it for him and the boys now, it's finished." Pre-sale tickets for the eleven shows went on sale at 9am on 14 November and sold out in minutes.{{cite news|url=http://metro.co.uk/2013/11/14/mcbusted-fans-left-disappointed-as-pre-sale-tickets-sell-out-4186458/|title=McBusted pre-sale tickets: McFly and Busted fans left disappointed on Twitter after 2014 tour sell out|last=Lee|first=Ann|date=14 November 2013|work=Metro|access-date=23 February 2014}} Tickets went on general sale the following morning and quickly sold out as well,{{cite web|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/mcbusted-add-six-more-dates-2794316|title=McBusted add SIX more dates to their tour|last=Wilson|first=Jess|date=15 November 2013|work=Daily Mirror|access-date=15 November 2013}} resulting in the addition of six more concerts in Glasgow, Bournemouth, London, Birmingham, Cardiff and Manchester. Another four dates were then added on 17 November, bringing the tour to 20 dates.{{cite web|url=http://www.sugarscape.com/main-topics/music/982022/mcbusted-add-six-extra-dates-their-uk-tour-arena-dates-sell-out-minutes|title=McBusted add six extra dates, and then another three, to their UK tour due to high demand as arenas sell out in minutes|last=Wood|first=Lucy|date=15 November 2013|publisher=sugarscape.com|access-date=23 February 2014}} Since then, the tour has increased to a total 34 dates throughout April–June 2014. It comprises dates in Glasgow, Liverpool, Bournemouth, London, Newcastle, Nottingham, Leeds, Birmingham, Sheffield, Cardiff, Manchester, Brighton, Dublin and Belfast. Regarding the tour, Judd said, "It's bigger than what Busted ever were and it's bigger than what McFly ever were".{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKN-n4uSwE4 |title=McBusted – Hyde Park Announcement |publisher=YouTube |date=2013-12-09 |access-date=2014-04-10}} On 9 December, McBusted announced that they would be headlining British Summer Time Hyde Park Festival on 6 July 2014 with the Backstreet Boys, The Vamps, Scouting for Girls and dance troupe Diversity as special guests.{{cite web|title=Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park McBusted|url=http://www.axs.com/uk/events/246270/mcbusted-tickets|access-date=15 December 2013}}
On 15 November, McBusted made their first official TV performance, appearing on Children in Need 2013 and playing a medley of four songs: "All About You", "Year 3000", "Air Hostess" and "Shine a Light".{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/video-mcbusteds-children-need-performance-2798369|title=Video: McBusted's Children in Need performance was the best thing ever|last=Greenwood|first=Carl|date=16 November 2013|work=Daily Mirror|access-date=24 February 2014}} A McBusted version of McFly's song "Love Is on the Radio" was released on 24 November.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a532371/mcfly-to-release-mcbusted-remix-of-new-single-love-is-on-the-radio.html|title=McFly to release McBusted remix of new single 'Love Is on the Radio'|last=Corner|first=Lewis|date=19 November 2013|work=Digital Spy|access-date=24 February 2014}}
=2014: McBusted Tour and ''McBusted''=
Throughout April–June 2014, McBusted went on their 34-date sold-out nationwide tour. Regarding the McBusted Tour, Judd said, "It's bigger than what Busted ever were and it's bigger than what McFly ever were". On 6 July 2014, McBusted announced that they would be headlining British Summer Time Hyde Park, with the Backstreet Boys, Five, Scouting for Girls and dance troupe Diversity as special guests. On 16 June, McBusted made their overseas debut, supporting One Direction on their Where We Are Tour in Denmark, following the cancellation of 5 Seconds of Summer.{{cite web|url=http://www.sugarscape.com/main-topics/music/1046753/mcbusted-support-one-direction-where-we-are-tour-denmark-and-niall-horan-j|title=McBusted support One Direction on the Where We Are tour in Denmark, and Niall Horan joins the human pyramid – PICS and VIDEO|last=Wood|first=Lucy|date=17 June 2014|publisher=sugarscape.com|access-date=30 June 2014}} McBusted then continued as the support act the following night, and again in France on 21 June.{{cite news|url=http://www.axs.com/uk/events/246270/mcbusted-tickets|title=McBusted will support One Direction on Where We Are stadium tour|date=23 March 2014|publisher=AXS|access-date=1 July 2014}} On 10 September, it was announced that a McBusted concert film, Tourplay, would be released exclusively through Vue Cinemas on 28 October for one day.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a595849/watch-mcbusteds-concert-film-tourplay-trailer.html|title=Watch McBusted's concert film TOURPLAY trailer|last=Corner|first=Lewis|date=12 September 2014|work=Digital Spy|access-date=12 September 2014}}
During an interview on The Jonathan Ross Show on 22 February 2014, Willis said: "We always said that we weren't going to say we were going to bring out music, because we didn't want to say that we were going to make music and it be terrible. But we went away, we did some writing and it wasn't terrible."{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a552733/mcbusted-wed-like-charlie-simpson-to-come-back.html|title=McBusted: 'We'd like Charlie Simpson to come back'|last=Eames|first=Tom|date=22 February 2014|work=Digital Spy|access-date=3 March 2014}} On 1 April, Judd revealed that McBusted would be making an album.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a561696/mcbusted-confirm-plans-to-record-new-album-it-will-happen.html|title=McBusted confirm plans to record new album: "It will happen"|publisher=Digital Spy|date=1 April 2014|access-date=4 October 2014}} On 8 October, the official lyric video to their debut single "Air Guitar", was released; the song was made available to pre-order on iTunes the same day. It peaked at number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. On 23 October, the band announced that their debut album McBusted would be released on 1 December.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a605492/mcbusted-to-release-self-titled-debut-album-in-december.html|title=McBusted to release self-titled debut album in December|work=Digital Spy|date=23 October 2014}} The album debuted and peaked at number 9 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified Gold for sales of over 100,000.
=2015: McBusted's Most Excellent Adventure Tour, international gigs=
On 4 November 2014, the band posted on their Twitter and Facebook pages: "It's possibly the worst kept secret in entertainment, but we are so stoked to announce the #McBusted2015Tour!!!"{{cite news|url=http://www.hmv.com/music/mcbusted-announce-huge-uk-arena-tour-for-march-2015|title=McBusted announce huge UK and Ireland arena tour for March 2015|date=4 November 2014|publisher=HMV|access-date=6 April 2016}} On 26 January 2015, on their website, they announced that the tour would be called McBusted's Most Excellent Adventure Tour.{{cite web|url=http://www.mcbusted.com/news/44|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415093732/http://www.mcbusted.com/news/44|url-status=usurped|archive-date=15 April 2016|title=McBusted's Most Excellent Adventure Tour!|date=26 January 2015|access-date=6 April 2016}} The tour lasted from 12 March to 22 April 2015, consisting of 21 shows. McBusted were also the support act for the Australian and European legs of One Direction's On the Road Again Tour in 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.sugarscape.com/music/news/a1074244/mcbusted-support-one-direction-australia/|title=McBusted announce they'll be supporting One Direction on their Australian On the Road Again tour: 'We're so stoked'|work=Sugarscape}} During the Australian dates, McBusted announced and performed two of their own gigs, one in Sydney[http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/mcbusted/2015/the-metro-theatre-sydney-australia-33ca4ce1.html McBusted Sydney Setlist] – The Metro Theatre – 21 Feb 2015 and one in Melbourne.[http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/mcbusted/2015/palais-theatre-melbourne-australia-5bca4330.html McBusted Melbourne Setlist] – The Palais Theatre – 24 Feb 2015 A music video was shot for their song "Get Over It" in 2014 with the intention of releasing it as a single the next year. However James Bourne confirmed on Twitter that the release was scrapped.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/jamesbourne/status/575100087585669120|title=James Bourne on Twitter|publisher=Twitter}} A DVD and Blu-ray release of the 2015 tour, McBusted's Most Excellent Adventure Tour – Live at the O2, was released on 22 June 2015 and reached number one in the music video charts.{{cite web|url=http://www.mcbusted.com/news/76|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705234410/http://www.mcbusted.com/news/76|url-status=usurped|archive-date=5 July 2015|title=MEAT DVD #1 in Official Music Video chart!|author=The Unit|work=McBusted|date=30 June 2015 }}
=Charlie Simpson's return to Busted and McBusted's future=
The band have nothing more planned, with the members saying they will sit down and discuss what is next. However, Fletcher has suggested that McBusted would end 2016 to allow for McFly to continue. He told Fabulous magazine that "McBusted was an opportunity to have fun without knowing where it would take us, but McFly is for life. McBusted has been amazing fun, but it's not where our passion is. McFly is more than a band, we live and breathe it. We want to make album number six."Fabulous magazine, 21 June 2015
On 10 November 2015, Charlie Simpson returned to the original Busted line up with Willis and Bourne. In their first interview with Hunger TV, Willis touched on the future of McBusted stating "We've done McBusted, it was awesome, we loved every second of it. Now it's time to be in this band."{{cite web|url=http://www.hungertv.com/feature/the-interview-busted/|title=The Interview: Busted|website=Hungertv.com}} Although Fletcher commented that McBusted are done performing together at the minute, he also stated that it doesn't mean they won't perform together again and that "It's something that is always going to be there – it definitely doesn't feel like the end." On 26 April McFly announced their comeback tour, Anthology Tour, in which they will perform the entirety of their five studio albums in four cities over three nights.
Busted marked their 20th anniversary in 2023 with the album Greatest Hits 2.0, which features McFly on the track "Thunderbirds 2.0". This marks the first collaboration between the bands since McBusted. {{cite web | url=https://www.kerrang.com/busted-announce-greatest-hits-2-0-album-featuring-you-me-at-six-dashboard-confessional-and-loads-more | title=Busted announce Greatest Hits 2.0 album featuring You Me at Six,… | date=28 July 2023 }}
Members
- Tom Fletcher – vocals, guitars, keyboards
- James Bourne – vocals, guitars
- Danny Jones – vocals, guitars, harmonica
- Matt Willis – vocals, bass guitar
- Dougie Poynter – vocals, bass guitar
- Harry Judd – drums, percussion
Touring members
- Jamie Norton – keyboards {{small|(2014–2015)}}
- Isaac Aryee – keyboards {{small|(2014)}}
Discography
=Studio albums=
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! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Details ! scope="col" colspan="4"| Peak chart positions |
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| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| UK ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| AUS ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| IRE ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| SCO |
| scope="row"| McBusted
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| 9 || 48 || 31 || 9 |
=Video albums=
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| scope="row"| McBusted: Live at the O2 & TourPlay
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| scope="row"| McBusted's Most Excellent Adventure Tour – Live at the O2
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=Singles=
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! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |
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| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| UK {{cite web |url=http://www.hot40uk.com/singles/get-over-it/ |title='Get over It' by McBusted Top 40 Chart Statistics - HOT40UK |website=www.hot40uk.com |access-date=13 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924031339/http://www.hot40uk.com/singles/get-over-it/ |archive-date=24 September 2015 |url-status=dead}} ! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| SCO |
| scope="row"| "Air Guitar"
| 2014 | 12 | 14 | rowspan="2"| McBusted |
| scope="row"| "Get Over It"
| 2015 | 82 | — |
Music videos
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! scope="col" style="width:1em;"| Year ! scope="col"| Director(s) |
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| scope="row"| "Air Guitar"
| 2014 | |
| scope="row"| "Get Over It"
| 2015 | |
Tours
Headlining
- McBusted: Busted & McFly (2014)
- McBusted's Most Excellent Adventure Tour (2015)
- Fusion Festival (Sunday) (2015)
Supporting
- One Direction – Where We Are Tour (Denmark and France) (2014)
- One Direction – On the Road Again Tour (Australia and Europe) (2015)
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website}}
{{McBusted}}
{{McFly}}
{{Busted}}
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Category:English pop rock music groups
Category:English pop punk groups
Category:Musical groups established in 2013
Category:Island Records artists
Category:Rock music groups from London