Zayn Malik can take a lesson or two from Ronan Keating who, in his late 30s, has wisely built for himself two streams of income - one, as a member of a worldwide known boy band, and second, as a solo artist who can command a show all his own. Sometimes, young people forget that they will also grow old and that their youth will fade, and it would be wise not to bite the hand that feeds you.
Ronan even had an Asian tour a few years ago (he did not pass Manila, but went to SG instead) to promote his last album, Fires.
Better than that, Ronan has maintained his voice, even after 22 years of performing, and he proved that last night, as we began to realize how sorely missed Stephen Gately was, when all the guys had to do their vocals together.
I guess God had a reason why He put all you five guys together as a boy band group and how your voices sound well together is one of the major reasons why a particular boy band clicks with the masses!
Ronan has also taken care of his looks and although he has allowed age and maturity to etch themselves on his face, he was the easiest guy to identify when you match how they looked twenty years ago - as to how they look now that they were performing onstage.
Our running joke was, one became Pavarotti, the other one turned into Vanilla Ice, while the third one became the real eye candy in the group!
