Ed Sheeran Biography

Edward Christopher 'Ed' Sheeran is a famous English singer and songwriter. Check out this biography to know about
his childhood, family life, achievements and other facts related to his life.

Quick Facts
Birthday: February 17, 1991
Nationality: British
Famous: Pop Singers Folk Singers
Age: 28 Years, 28 Year Old Males
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Also Known As: Edward Christopher
Born In: Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom
Famous As: Singer
Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Males
Family:
Father: John Sheeran
Mother: Imogen Sheeran
Siblings: Matthew Sheeran
Personality: ESFJ
Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran is a famous English singer and songwriter, who has won
the hearts of people all over the world with his melodic voice. He is an occasional rapper
and actor as well. His popularity increased especially after the release of his first album ‘+’
and after a guest appearance was made by him on Taylor Swift's fourth studio album 'Red.’
He began recording music in 2004. His first work 'Spinning Man' was released
independently. After moving to London from Suffolk in 2008, he used to play in small
venues and also released the EP ‘You Need me’ in 2009. While in London, he also
auditioned for a British musical drama television series ‘Britannia High.’ His debut album '+'
was released in September 2011. Having sold 791,000 copies in the UK by the end of the
year, it stood as the ninth bestselling album there. It was also reviewed positively by critics.
The next year he won the 2012 Brits awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British
Breakthrough Act of the Year. His songs slowly started gaining more popularity, and were
widely appreciated by the public. Sheeran's song, ‘Give Me Love’, got featured in the
episode ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ of the well-known American TV series ‘The Vampire Diaries.’
It was also featured in an episode of the sitcom ‘Cougar Town.’
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Ed Sheeran was born on 17 February 1991 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, UK, and started showing
interest in music from quite a young age. His father John was an art curator and a lecturer while his
mother Imogen was a cultural publicist who later became a jewelry designer.
 From an early age, Ed started playing the guitar as well as singing in the local church. His father
also used to take him to various musical concerts which inspired him to a great extent.
 According to him, Van Morrison's studio album ‘Irish Heartbeat’ inspired him the most, and made
him decide to choose a career in music. Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney and Bob Dylan were some of
the people who inspired him in his early years.
 He studied in Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham. Later, he also studied music with the
help of ‘Access to Music’, a UK-based independent training provider. He joined the National Youth
Theatre when he was a teenager.