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| Harry Styles, born on 1 February 1994, is from ], Cheshire, UK and was a pupil at ], a state comprehensive school.<ref name="crewe2909">{{cite news |url=http://www.crewechronicle.co.uk/crewe-news/local-crewe-news/2010/09/29/holmes-chapel-x-factor-star-harry-styles-can-win-show-say-school-bandmates-96135-27359480/ |newspaper=Crewe Chronicle |title=Holmes Chapel X Factor star Harry Styles can win show say school bandmates |date=29 September 2010 |author=Belinda Ryan}}</ref> Styles was the lead singer for the band White Eskimo with band members lead guitarist Haydn Morris, bass guitarist Nick Clough and drummer Will Sweeny.<ref name="crewe2909"/> Styles auditioned with "Isn't She Lovely" and received positive comments from two of the three judges present at his audition, with Louis Walsh having doubts on whether he was ready to progress in the competition. At bootcamp, he sang "Stop Crying Your Heart Out" before being rejected and put into One Direction. | Harry Styles, born on 1 February 1994, is from ], Cheshire, UK and was a pupil at ], a state comprehensive school.<ref name="crewe2909">{{cite news |url=http://www.crewechronicle.co.uk/crewe-news/local-crewe-news/2010/09/29/holmes-chapel-x-factor-star-harry-styles-can-win-show-say-school-bandmates-96135-27359480/ |newspaper=Crewe Chronicle |title=Holmes Chapel X Factor star Harry Styles can win show say school bandmates |date=29 September 2010 |author=Belinda Ryan}}</ref> Styles was the lead singer for the band White Eskimo with band members lead guitarist Haydn Morris, bass guitarist Nick Clough and drummer Will Sweeny.<ref name="crewe2909"/> Styles auditioned with "Isn't She Lovely" and received positive comments from two of the three judges present at his audition, with Louis Walsh having doubts on whether he was ready to progress in the competition. At bootcamp, he sang "Stop Crying Your Heart Out" before being rejected and put into One Direction. | ||
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==One Direction== | ||
| ]'' (2011-12) ]] | ]'' (2011-12) ]] | ||
| With One Direction Styles has released five singles and one studio album. | With One Direction Styles has released five singles and one studio album. | ||
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Harry Edward Styles |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Syco, Columbia |
| Website | www |
Harry Edward Styles (born 1 February 1994) is an English singer-songwriter. Known for being a member of British-Irish boyband One Direction.
Early life and career
1994–2010: Early life and The X Factor
Harry Styles, born on 1 February 1994, is from Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, UK and was a pupil at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School, a state comprehensive school. Styles was the lead singer for the band White Eskimo with band members lead guitarist Haydn Morris, bass guitarist Nick Clough and drummer Will Sweeny. Styles auditioned with "Isn't She Lovely" and received positive comments from two of the three judges present at his audition, with Louis Walsh having doubts on whether he was ready to progress in the competition. At bootcamp, he sang "Stop Crying Your Heart Out" before being rejected and put into One Direction.
One Direction
With One Direction Styles has released five singles and one studio album.
Personal life
Styles briefly dated eighth series The Xtra Factor host Caroline Flack, which caused wide spread media controversy over the age gap.
Discography
Main article: One Direction discography- Up All Night (2011)
Tours
- 2011–12: Up All Night Tour
- 2012: Better With U Tour
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2012 BRIT Awards | Best British Single | What Makes You Beautiful | Pending |
References
- ^ Belinda Ryan (29 September 2010). "Holmes Chapel X Factor star Harry Styles can win show say school bandmates". Crewe Chronicle.
- Bull, Sarah (27 January 2012). Daily Mail. London http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2092478/Harry-Styles-Caroline-Flack-split-ahead-One-Directions-1st-US-tour.html.
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