Birthplace and Early Life

Harry Edward Styles was born on February 1, 1994, in Redditch, Worcestershire, England. He grew up in the small town of Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, with his parents, Anne and Des Styles.

• Harry’s parents divorced when he was seven.
• He attended Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School.
• He developed a passion for music at a young age, singing in the school choir and playing guitar.

Musical Influences

Growing up, Harry Styles was influenced by a wide range of musical genres and artists:

• The Beatles: Harry cites the Fab Four as his primary musical inspiration.
• Elvis Presley: Harry’s love for rock and roll stems from the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s iconic performances.
• David Bowie: The enigmatic artist’s experimental and androgynous style has influenced Harry’s own artistic expression.
• Freddie Mercury: Queen’s flamboyant frontman has inspired Harry’s stage presence and vocal delivery.

X Factor and One Direction

In 2010, at the age of 16, Harry Styles auditioned for the seventh season of The X Factor (UK). He sang “Isn’t She Lovely” by Stevie Wonder and impressed the judges with his charm and singing abilities.

Despite being initially eliminated as a solo artist, Harry was brought back to form the boy band One Direction with four other contestants: Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne, and Niall Horan. The group went on to become one of the best-selling boy bands of all time.

Solo Career

In 2017, Harry Styles embarked on his solo career with the release of his self-titled debut album. The album was a critical and commercial success, showcasing Harry’s musical versatility and songwriting skills.

Harry has since released two more successful albums: “Fine Line” (2019) and “Harry’s House” (2022). He has also embarked on several sold-out world tours.