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Willis was born in Tooting in London, later moving to East Molesey, Surrey, where he grew up. He soon moved to Woking, attending Woking High School after being asked to leave his previous High-School, before leaving to attend Sylvia Young Theatre School, where he met his now close friends Lee Ryan, Tom Fletcher, Billie Piper, Jodi Albert and Amy Winehouse who has openly said that she fancied Matt at school "Yeah we all loved Matt at school. I fancied him, I still do." When Matt was recently asked if he was concerned for Amy Winehouse he replied with "I don`t think I need to feel concerned about her. From what I`ve seen she`s fine!"
Willis has an older brother Darren, their parents split up when Matt was three years old; his mother later remarried and had his half-sister, Amanda, who is an Ambassador of a charity called Whizz-Kidz. Willis has made it clear that he was a "problem" child, regularly sneaking out of the house by shimmying down drain pipes. He also as a child suffered from Brittle Bone disease, tunnel vision, asthma and hyperactivity problems.
In November 2007 Willis claimed to have stopped smoking, which he has done from the age of 11 but has since been photographed smoking.
Willis married his long term girlfriend of three years, Emma Griffiths at Rushton Hall, Northants on July 5th 2008. Guests included ex Members of Son Of Dork, James Bourne, David Gest, Holly Willoughby, Ant McPartlin, McFly, Kara Tointon and Heidi Range. OK! Magazine covered the wedding for July in their 632 issue. In December 2007 they took part in their first "press" shoot for OK! Magazine. Even though Matt said he didn`t want to be a part of the whole cycle.
[edit] Rehab
In April 2005, aged 21 Willis had a brief stint for 3 weeks in Londons Priory Rehab Hospital for alcoholism. In July 2006, aged 23 Willis was admitted again for a few days to the Londons Priory Rehab Hospital for drug abuse, because he hooked on cannabis from the age of 13, Matt began to get problems from the drug-taking including physiological and forgetfulness problems. In June 2008, aged 25 Willis entered the providence project (rehab centre) in Bournemouth after a marriage ultimatum as Willis continued to take drugs and drink heavily. It was reported that a night out with close pal Amy Winehouse pushed Willis too far. Willis took the full 5 week course in Drugs and Alcohol.
[edit] Busted
Busted were an successful English band consisting of Willis on bass guitar previously on Drums, James Bourne on rhythm guitar and Charlie Simpson on lead guitar (and occasionally drums). Busted formed in 2001 and disbanded on 14 January 2005. In some countries (including The Netherlands) the band was known as Bust.
Busted may also be recognised as the originating force behind the breakout act McFly. Willis co-wrote many Busted songs along with the other members, as well as Tom Fletcher of McFly.
[edit] Busted Court Case and Reunion
Willis, James Bourne and ex-manager Richard Rashman faced a £10 million royalty battle with former members Ki McPhail and Owen Doyle who claimed to have written three of bands key singles. What I Go To School For, Sleeping With The Light On and Year 3000 all gained top three status in the UK charts. Album track Psycho Girl was another track included in the case. It began in February 2008 and included the likes of Charlie Simpson and Simon Cowell[citation needed] as a potential witness and was dismisse
Biography Credit: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Willis
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