Boyzone's Keith Duffy says he was "always pushed to the back" during the height of their fame.
The 47-year-old Irish singer made the revelation during a new interview, sharing how his parents never really got to see him on the stage - but now he "gets much more out of what he does" as he is the lead singer in duo Boyzlife, with Brian McFadden.
Keith admitted it was "difficult" in the 90s when Boyzone first shot to fame, due to their huge success.
But thankfully after becoming a duo with Brian, he got to perform up front with both his parents there, before his dad sadly passed away last year.
Speaking to OK! Magazine about their new single, which is set to be released in May, Keith said: "Brian had a solo career where he had No1 songs all over the world that he wrote. I didn't do a lot of the big hits that Boyzone had, so working with Brian now, I get much more out of what we do because I'm singing lead."
He continued: "It was really difficult in the 90s being in Boyzone because we were so successful, but Shane [Lynch], myself and Mikey [Graham) probably would have been looked upon as not being there for our voices."
Keith concluded: "It was difficult when my mum and dad came to see us playing Wembley – I wasn’t up front as I was pushed to the back. I’m delighted I get to do what I do with Brian. My dad passed away last year, but he came to a few of our shows and he got to see me up front."
Back in January, Keith spoke of his devastation following dad Sean's death.
He paid tribute to his "courageous and brave warrior" dad in a heartfelt tribute on Instagram.
Posting a joint tribute from himself and his son Jay, he shared a number of photos of Sean with them both, writing: "Séan Duffy 1945 - 2022. Words cannot describe how heartbroken we are to announce the passing of our father/grandfather Séan.
"The most courageous and brave warrior we’ve ever known and probably will ever know.
"We already miss him so much.
"Keith&Jay. X"
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