Why Did Busted Break up?

Simpson announced to Busted's manager on 24 December 2004 over a phone call that he was leaving the band to focus on Fightstar full-time. ... The next day, the 14th, it was then announced that Busted were splitting up after Simpson's departure weeks before.

How are McFly and Busted related?

The boys have Busted to thank for McFly getting together

Whilst writing Busted's second album, Tom was offered another audition from the label for a band called V – it was here where Danny Jones walks in. Danny started writing for Busted with Tom, and when that came to an end, the two started working on their own band.

When did Busted split?

Busted - the split

Between 2002 and 2004, Busted landed two number two albums, eight top three singles and a sell-out tour, which included a record-breaking eleven consecutive nights at Wembley Arena.