Edward Christopher Sheeran, famously known as Ed Sheeran, is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer. Since his rise to fame in 2011, Ed Sheeran has had an immense influence on the music industry. His diverse genre of music has generated millions of followers around the world, making him one of the most prolific and beloved artists of this generation.
Table of Contents:
1. Early Life
2. Musical Career
3. Awards and Recognition
4. Controversies
5. Recent Works
6. Ed Sheeran Quotes
- Early Life
Ed Sheeran was born on February 17th, 1991 in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk. He grew up listening to various genres of music, ranging from classic rock and soul to hip hop and rap but was especially fond of artists such as Damien Rice and UK garage artists. This diverse range of influences can be seen in the distinctly different melodies and styles used in his songs. At the age of 14, Sheeran bought himself a guitar from a local store and taught himself how to play. As a child, he was always very musically inclined, having studied classical guitar and also been part of a local church choir.
At the age of 11, Sheeran’s parents divorced, leading him to become estranged from his father due to the distance and lack of communication between the two. As a result, this motivated Sheeran to pursue his musical dreams and overcome the obstacles in his life. At the age of 18, Sheeran decided to move to London to pursue his music career, and it was there, with the help of his friend and fellow singer-songwriter Jamie Foxx, that he began to get recognition.
- Musical Career
Sheeran’s career took off in 2011, with the release of his debut album “+” 2011, which was a huge success and spawned several hit singles. His second album, “x” was released in 2014 and was met with even more success. Sheeran’s style of writing and singing about real-life experiences struck a chord with listeners, leading to global recognition and more than one billion views on YouTube. Additionally, Sheeran has released several collaborative singles with various other artists such as Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, and The Chainsmokers.
Aside from music, Sheeran also has a flourishing acting career. He made his acting debut in the celebrated British TV series “Game of Thrones,” where he portrayed the character “Eddison Tollett.” He also appeared on an episode of the cult favorite “Family Guy.” Sheeran has also made appearances in several prominent films including the Academy Award-winning film “Bridesmaids” and the upcoming music biopic “Yesterday.”
- Awards and Recognition
Ed Sheeran has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. He was most notably the recipient of three Grammy Awards in 2017 for his hit albums, “+,” “x,” and “÷,” making him the youngest-ever British artist to achieve such a feat. Additionally, Sheeran has also received awards from ASCAP, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and various other organizations for his songwriting and performances. He has also been listed in Time Magazine’s “30 Most Influential People” and has been a recipient of the prestigious BRIT award.
- Controversies
Sheeran has been embroiled in various controversies during his career. One of the most controversial incidents involved his single “Shape of You,” which was accused of plagiarizing various songs by other artists, such as TLC’s “No Scrubs.” The matter was eventually settled out of court and both Sheeran and TLC were issued a joint credit for the song.
Another issue that has surrounded Sheeran is his stance on streaming services. He has been vocal in his call for musicians to get a bigger slice of the streaming pie, arguing that this will help boost songwriters and musicians who are not as well-established. Sheeran has also been criticized for his views on copyright law, particularly his stance on allowing fans to record footage of his concerts and post them online.
- Recent Works
Ed Sheeran has released several hit singles since the start of his career and continues to be one of the most successful artists in the industry. Among his more recent works is the song “Shape of You,” which reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for 15 weeks and is his highest-selling single as a lead artist. Other hits have included “Castle on the Hill,” “Perfect,” and “Galway Girl.”
In recent years, Sheeran has also ventured into film and television, having appeared in the Oscar-nominated animated movie “Sing” and several episodes of the hit TV series “Saturday Night Live.” He also released his highly anticipated third studio album with the singles “Shape of You” and “Castle on the Hill” in 2017. Since then, Sheeran has been hard at work producing new music and collaborating with other artists.
Ed Sheeran Quotes
“Be yourself. Embrace your quirks.” — Ed Sheeran
“Moments is about a girl dying and her boyfriend committing suicide because he can’t live without her.” — Ed Sheeran
“I think YouTube has destroyed the genre barrier. People can be into Justin Bieber and Eminem at the same time. It’s a good thing.” — Ed Sheeran
“And I know these scars will bleed, but both of our hearts believe all of these stars will guide us home.” — Ed Sheeran
“I think I’ve been around for a while. But I still have to pay my dues.” — Ed Sheeran
“Pain is only relevant if it still hurts.” — Ed Sheeran
“If I ever have any backup dancers, I want the penguins from Madagascar.” — Ed Sheeran
“I want to have a career that evolves as I go on.” — Ed Sheeran
“I personally don’t think ginger men have a habit of being attractive. We have to make ourselves seem attractive by doing stuff.” — Ed Sheeran
“A sense of humor is an important thing to have because when you get into an argument, one of the best ways to diffuse it is to be funny.” — Ed Sheeran
“I’ve never really been a confident person, except from a musical standpoint. I had to push myself early on, but it got easier with each gig.” — Ed Sheeran
“Be original; don’t be scared of being bold!” — Ed Sheeran
“Never be friends with your exes if you weren’t friends with them before.” — Ed Sheeran
“As far as songwriting, my inspirations came from love, life, and death, and viewing other people’s situations.” — Ed Sheeran
“I’m quite arty. I didn’t know whether to become an artist or musician but I realized I could paint with music. All my songs have colors.” — Ed Sheeran
“I wanna be drunk when I wake up, on the right side of the wrong bed.” — Ed Sheeran
“The worst things in life come free to us.” — Ed Sheeran
“I think the moment you start trying to please a fan base is when you start going downhill. I’m going to always, always write about what I want, even if it doesn’t necessarily cater to most of them.” — Ed Sheeran
“Country music is some of the best-written music in the world, so yeah, one day, I would keep my mind open to doing a country record.” — Ed Sheeran
“Whenever you have an ex, and they’re like, ‘I hope we can still be friends!’ and you weren’t friends before you started dating, then what do you go back to, really?” — Ed Sheeran
“I’ve fallen for your eyes but they don’t know me yet.” — Ed Sheeran
“It’s too cold outside for angels to fly.” — Ed Sheeran
“The more you write tunes, the better they will become. The more you do gigs, the better you will become. It’s just kind of like the facts of life; the practice makes perfect things. Keep your fingers crossed, start from the bottom and work your way up.” — Ed Sheeran
“Harry Potter is awesome.” — Ed Sheeran
“It’s too cold outside For angels to fly An angel will die Covered in white Closed eye And hoping for a better life This time, we’ll fade out tonight Straight down the line.” — Ed Sheeran
“Negativity isn’t the way to go, smile more, eat some chocolate.” — Ed Sheeran
“People fall in love in mysterious ways. Maybe it’s all part of a plan…” — Ed Sheeran
“The tongue has no bones, but can break a heart.” — Ed Sheeran
“I know you’ll never love me like you used to.” — Ed Sheeran
“I would say, you can never do enough gigs and you can never do enough songs. Make sure that every opportunity you can play a show and every opportunity you can, write a song.” — Ed Sheeran
“I don’t know if my songs fit in films.” — Ed Sheeran
“I really don’t know what’s good or bad art because all the art I like people tell me is tasteless.” — Ed Sheeran
“Be a true Heart, not a follower.” — Ed Sheeran
“With music, you could stick someone with a musical instrument or even not a musical instrument, get them to showcase their talent, and within 30 seconds you could tell whether they were good or not, but with acting, you have to give them the right part.” — Ed Sheeran
“I’ve been feeling everything. From hate to love. From love to lust. From lust to the truth. I guess that’s how I know you.” — Ed Sheeran
“Granny Sheeran told me when I’m looking for a partner to fall in love with their eyes cause eyes are the only things that don’t age, so if you fall in love with their eyes you’ll be in love forever.” — Ed Sheeran
“Be nice to everyone, always smile, and appreciate things because it could all be gone tomorrow.” — Ed Sheeran
“Everyone knows almost everything about me. I make it very clear that I’m cool with people knowing all my personal life through my songs.” — Ed Sheeran
“What didn’t kill me, it didn’t make me stronger at all.” — Ed Sheeran
“I think to be successful at anything you have to put in a hell of a lot of effort. Pick your battles. I picked music, put in a lot of effort, and it’s worked.” — Ed Sheeran
“I was on some TV shows with Lady Gaga the other week, and you could see the difference in reaction between her fans and my fans outside. She comes out, and she looks like a star, and the reaction is just tears, crying, people going, ‘Oh my God, Oh my God.’ My fans are like: ‘Alright, Ed.’” — Ed Sheeran
“Success is the best revenge for anything.” — Ed Sheeran
“I’ll be drunk again to feel a little love.” — Ed Sheeran
“If love what you can’t have, then you have to love what you’ve got.” — Ed Sheeran
“And you should never cut your hair ’cos I love the way you flick it off your shoulders.” — Ed Sheeran
“Kiss me like you want to be loved.” — Ed Sheeran
“No one else is going to do it for you, if you want it bad enough then go out and do it yourself.” — Ed Sheeran
“Without you to hold I’ll be freezing.” — Ed Sheeran
“I think if you have someone without a sense of humor, you’re less likely to be together.” — Ed Sheeran
“Growing up, I was inspired by The Beatles and Bob Dylan. Damian Rice was a huge influence for me musically.” — Ed Sheeran
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