Post by Spook on Feb 4, 2005 12:23:28 GMT -5
Am putting finding all articles I can so as we can save them. I cant remember if this one is here so am adding it
WHY WE HAD TO BUST UP
Jan 15 2005
Star Charlie wants to bag £1m deal
FORMER Busted star Charlie Simpson has wasted no time sorting himself after walking out of the band.
The bushy eyebrowed star is on the verge of signing a £1million contract with top record label Sanctuary.
The singer, and his new band Fightstar, have been in negotiations with the label, which is home to Iron Maiden and Morrissey. Execs are desperate to get them to sign and are offering complete creative control.
NEW START: Charlie
Plans for a three-album deal were being thrashed out yesterday, as Fightstar embarked on their first UK tour.
However, Universal Records, home to Busted, is also keen to hang on to the 19-year-old star. "Charlie has a lot of bargaining power and will negotiate a very lucrative deal," says a source. "But Sanctuary is the ideal place and would bend over backwards for him."
In a further snub to his old band, who he left after just three years, Charlie says he plans to be in Fightstar for at least five years.
"We'll be doing this in five years, even if it's not on a high level.
"We've already got a sh**ty van! It won't be hotels either - it'll be mate's floors, then cheap B&Bs. It doesn't bother me because I'm at peace with myself doing this."
TEAR WE GO: Busted
Confirming the split yesterday, he said he'd decided to quit because he wanted to "pursue other musical projects".
He added: "I've always thought if I'm going to do something, I've got to put 100 per cent into it. I've had the most amazing three years and these guys are two of my best friends."
While posh Charlie has been making plans for the future, former bandmates Matt Jay and James Bourne are still coming to terms with the end of the band.
After the Press conference, they left the London hotel in tears and said they would consider their options. But they insisted there were no hard feelings.
James said: "I'm devastated that Charlie has chosen to quit but I have to respect his decision and I wish him all the best."
Matt, who said they weren't releasing a farewell song, went on: "We've always had this understanding between us that if one of us left, we'd call it quits. Busted needs to be remembered for the way it was.
"We've had an amazing three years and we are super thankful."
WHY WE HAD TO BUST UP
Jan 15 2005
Star Charlie wants to bag £1m deal
FORMER Busted star Charlie Simpson has wasted no time sorting himself after walking out of the band.
The bushy eyebrowed star is on the verge of signing a £1million contract with top record label Sanctuary.
The singer, and his new band Fightstar, have been in negotiations with the label, which is home to Iron Maiden and Morrissey. Execs are desperate to get them to sign and are offering complete creative control.
NEW START: Charlie
Plans for a three-album deal were being thrashed out yesterday, as Fightstar embarked on their first UK tour.
However, Universal Records, home to Busted, is also keen to hang on to the 19-year-old star. "Charlie has a lot of bargaining power and will negotiate a very lucrative deal," says a source. "But Sanctuary is the ideal place and would bend over backwards for him."
In a further snub to his old band, who he left after just three years, Charlie says he plans to be in Fightstar for at least five years.
"We'll be doing this in five years, even if it's not on a high level.
"We've already got a sh**ty van! It won't be hotels either - it'll be mate's floors, then cheap B&Bs. It doesn't bother me because I'm at peace with myself doing this."
TEAR WE GO: Busted
Confirming the split yesterday, he said he'd decided to quit because he wanted to "pursue other musical projects".
He added: "I've always thought if I'm going to do something, I've got to put 100 per cent into it. I've had the most amazing three years and these guys are two of my best friends."
While posh Charlie has been making plans for the future, former bandmates Matt Jay and James Bourne are still coming to terms with the end of the band.
After the Press conference, they left the London hotel in tears and said they would consider their options. But they insisted there were no hard feelings.
James said: "I'm devastated that Charlie has chosen to quit but I have to respect his decision and I wish him all the best."
Matt, who said they weren't releasing a farewell song, went on: "We've always had this understanding between us that if one of us left, we'd call it quits. Busted needs to be remembered for the way it was.
"We've had an amazing three years and we are super thankful."
