Biography:
Busted were an English pop rock band consisting of members James Bourne, and Matt Willis and previously Charlie Simpson who left the band in 2005. 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".
History
Formation as The Termites/Buster and Busted (2000-02):
The band was initially called The Termites and consisted of James Bourne (guitar and vocals), Matt Willis (drums and vocals), Owen Doyle (bass and vocals) and Ki Fitzgerald/Mcphail ( guitar and vocals). In March 2000, the quintet signed a deal with Prestige management and changed their name to Buster, after their friend's dog. During a TV appearance (select MTV), Spice Girl Geri Halliwell was a guest host on the show that week, Fitzgerald's Sister Neeley called into the show and plugged her...