Ed Sheeran English musician and songwriter Date of Birth: 17.02.1991 Country: Great Britain

Biography of Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran, whose full name is Edward Christopher Sheeran, is an English musician and songwriter. He rose to fame in 2011 when his independently released single 'The A Team' reached the third spot on the UK chart, bringing him worldwide recognition. Sheeran was born on February 17, 1991, in Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. However, he moved to Framlingham, Suffolk, with his family at a young age. His parents played a significant role in his musical journey. His father worked as a lecturer and curator, while his mother, a former cultural journalist, later found success as a jewelry designer. His older brother, who received a musical education, is now a classical music composer.

Sheeran's interest in music began during his childhood. He taught himself to play the guitar and sang in the church choir. As a student at Thomas Mills High School, he started writing his own songs, many of which gained popularity after his success in 2011. In 2005, Sheeran released his first mini-album, 'The Orange Room,' which went largely unnoticed. After moving to London in 2008, he performed almost daily in bars and restaurants, hoping for a breakthrough in his career. In 2009, Sheeran performed 312 concerts, demonstrating his dedication and passion.

In mid-2010, online publications started writing about Sheeran, and he appeared on several shows, performing his best songs. This attention led to the release of his highly successful mini-album 'No. 5 Collaborations Project.' In its first week of sales on iTunes, the record was downloaded over 7,000 times, reaching the second spot in the charts. A few months later, Sheeran announced a free concert, but the overwhelming demand led him to perform four shows to ensure everyone was satisfied.

On September 12, 2011, Sheeran released his debut album '+'. The album debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, and over 100,000 copies were sold in the first week. By the end of the year, it had sold over 790,000 copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling debut albums. In 2012, Sheeran embarked on numerous concerts in England and other countries, often sharing the stage with other artists. He has also been actively involved in charity work, believing it is the responsibility of successful musicians to give back to society.

On June 23, 2014, Sheeran released his album 'x.' The album was recorded in Los Angeles with producers Rick Rubin and Pharrell Williams. His long-time friend, Foy Vance, co-wrote several songs. The debut track from the new album was "Tenerife Sea," which he performed at Madison Square Garden in October 2013. The lead single from the album, "Sing," was released on April 7, 2014.

On October 9, 2014, Sheeran released his autobiographical book, "Ed Sheeran: A Visual Journey," co-authored with artist Phillip Buta, known for creating album covers and booklets for Sheeran's previous albums. In January 2015, he appeared in the first episode of the 22nd season of the popular British TV show "Top Gear."

In September 2015, Sheeran took a break from his music career and became a volunteer at a charity shop in his hometown of Framlingham. On January 12, 2017, he announced his album "Divide," which was released on March 3. In January 2018, Sheeran got engaged to Cherry Seaborn, and on January 28, he won a Grammy award for his song "Shape of You," competing against artists such as Lady Gaga, Kesha, Pink, and Kelly Clarkson. Sheeran also received an award for Best Pop Album.