The 11 Best UK Boy Bands Of The Past 25 Years: From Take That To One Direction

John Hamilton | October 10, 2012 5:30 am

8. McFly: Picking up where their punky peers in Busted left off, McFly blew up in the mid-aughts by broadening their sound to encompass more contemporary pop styles. Eight years into their career – a veritable lifetime for boy troupes – they’re still scoring top five hits in their native country, such as the dazzling “Shine A Light” featuring Taio Cruz.