Lee Anthony Brennan (born 27 September 1973) is an English singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. He was the lead vocalist of boy band 911.
Early and personal life
Lee Brennan was born on 27 September 1973 in Carlisle, Cumbria.[citation needed]. Brennan was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma twice, first aged nine and then again aged 15, of which treatment left him infertile.[1]
Brennan captained Carlisle United at under-14 and under-16 levels. He later wanted to play for the club professionally, but despite trials and visits from club scouts, he was turned down because he was considered too small at 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 m).[2]
911 were formed in 1995 when Jimmy Constable and Spike Dawbarn met on the ITV late-night dance show The Hit Man and Her and decided to form a band. After meeting Brennan, they became a trio and were signed to Virgin Records. They then released their debut single "Night to Remember", a cover of the classic Shalamar tune, in 1996. 911 released a total of 14 singles and four albums, including a Greatest Hits album. The band announced their split in 2000.[2]
In 2005, 911 reunited and took part in Hit Me, Baby, One More Time. They were successful in gaining a place in the final, where they performed their signature song "Bodyshakin'" and S Club 7's hit "Don't Stop Movin'". Although 911 did not win the competition, the show resulted in a renewed interest in the band. Brennan regularly reunited with the other members of 911 to perform in gigs up and down the UK.[4]
After 911's split in 2000, Brennan continued songwriting whilst pursuing an acting career. From 2003 to 2006, he performed as Peter Pan in a Christmas pantomime.[4] "People always go on about has-beens doing panto, but I couldn't care less," he told the Evening Chronicle. "I see it as a new experience ... it keeps my mind motivated and I have ambitions to get into acting."[2]
