 The Wanted - UK’s most wanted outfit!
The Wanted is an English-Irish
pop boy band based in London, which was formed in 2009 through mass
auditioning. The group consists of Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay
Mcguiness, Tom Parker, and Nathan Sykes. The band’s debut album has been
confirmed for release in late 2010.Their debut single ‘All Time Low’
reached number one on the UK official Top 40 on August 1, 2010.
Nathan James Sykes was born on April 18, 1993. As the youngest of the
group, he is often known as ‘the baby’. He got into the band after just
two auditions, along with Jay and Tom. He was born in Gloucester but now
lives in their shared home in London. In ‘All Time Low’, Nathan sings
the chorus.
 Maximillian Alberto George was born on September 6, 1988. He is often
known as ‘football mad’ because he supports Manchester City and hates
Manchester United. He got into the band in the second sweep of auditions
along with Siva. He was born in Manchester but now lives in their shared
home in London. In all time low, Max sings the first section of the
first verse and the interval parts.
Thomas Anthony Parker was born on August 4, 1988. He joined the band
along with Nathan and Jay in the first Sweep of auditions because of his
raw talent for singing. He was born in Bolton but now lives in their
shared home in London. In ‘All Time Low’, Tom sings the second part of
the first verse, the first part of the second verse and the second and
third chorus.
James McGuiness was born on July 24, 1990. He is known as the
mysterious member of the group. He got into the group along with Nathan
and Tom in the first sweep of auditions. He was born in Nottingham but
now lives in their shared home in London. In ‘All Time Low’, Jay sings
the introduction to the first chorus, the second part of the second
verse and the second and third chorus.
Siva Kaneswaran was born on November 16, 1988. He is the tallest
member of the band.
He joined the group in the second sweep with Max. He was born in
Ireland but now lives in their shared home in London. In ‘All Time Low’,
Siva sings most of the verses as a backing singer and all the chorus.
And he is known as the best looking one, due to his previous experience
in modelling.
The Wanted was formed in 2009 through a mass audition. Nathan, Jay
and Tom were auditioned originally, followed by Max and then Siva. Soon
after being formed, the group started working on their debut album and
will include producers Steve Mac, Guy Chambers, and Taio Cruz. Their
debut single, “All Time Low”, produced by Steve Mac, was released in the
summer of 2010. Upon its first week of release, the song debuted at
number one in the UK. Their upcoming album is yet to be announced. |
