An overview of the childhood and early education of Harry Styles, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Harry Styles is an English singer, songwriter, and actor. Rising to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction, he has since achieved significant solo success, marked by his influence on popular culture, showmanship, artistry, and philanthropic endeavors. Styles is widely recognized as one of the most successful solo artists to transition from a boy band background, attracting substantial public interest and cultivating a large and devoted fanbase.
1960: Favorite Album: "At Last!"
Harry Styles considers Etta James's album "At Last!" (1960) to be "perfect."
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1968: Favorite Album: "Astral Weeks"
Harry Styles considers Van Morrison's "Astral Weeks" (1968) to be a "completely perfect" album.
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1969: Favorite Lyric and Album Cover
Harry Styles considers Simon & Garfunkel's "The Boxer" (1969) as a perfect lyric, especially the first verse, and "Helplessly Hoping" (1969) by Crosby, Stills & Nash as the song he "would play if I had three minutes to live". Harry Styles's favourite album cover is Plastic Ono Band's 1969 live album Live Peace in Toronto 1969.
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1971: Inspiration from Joni Mitchell's "Blue" and Carole King's "Tapestry"
In 1971, Joni Mitchell's album Blue inspired Styles to contact the album's dulcimer instrumentalist, with whom he worked on Fine Line. He also chose to record Fine Line in Henson Studios after being inspired by Carole King's album Tapestry (1971) as it was recorded there.
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1973: Inspiration for Butterfly Tattoo
In 1973, the film Papillon was released, which inspired Harry Styles's butterfly tattoo.
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1973: Listening to Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon"
Styles recounts listening to Pink Floyd's 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon as a child, remembering thinking it was really cool.
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1973: Inspired by Haruomi Hosono's "Hosono House"
While writing his third album, Harry's House, in Tokyo, Styles was inspired by Haruomi Hosono's 1973 debut album Hosono House and paid homage to the album's title.
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1975: "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" Praised
Harry Styles labelled Paul Simon's "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" (1975) as "the greatest verse melody ever written".
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1975: Joni Mitchell's Album Connection
Upon announcing Harry's House, Joni Mitchell, whose 1975 album The Hissing of Summer Lawns featured a track of the same name, tweeted that she loved the title.
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1977: Learning the words to "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac
In 1977, the first song Harry Styles learned the words to was "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac, although as a child he believed the song "was about the weather."
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1978: Gerry Rafferty's Influence
Gerry Rafferty's 1978 single "Right Down the Line" was a specific reference point during the creation of Harry's House.
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1984: Tattoo Inspired by "Careless Whisper"
Harry Styles has lyrics from George Michael's "Careless Whisper" (1984) tattooed on his ankles.
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1987: Sampling "Faith" for "Anna"
Harry Styles sampled George Michael's "Faith" (1987) for his unreleased track "Anna".
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February 1994: Harry Styles' Birth
In February 1994, Harry Edward Styles was born in Redditch, Worcestershire, England, to Anne Twist and Desmond Styles.
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February 1994: Harry Styles' Birth
In February 1994, Harry Edward Styles was born. This marks the start of his life and eventual career as a singer, songwriter, and actor.
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2013: Ambassador for Trekstock
In 2013, Harry Styles and Liam Payne became ambassadors for the cancer charity Trekstock and spoke out against the Westboro Baptist Church.
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2013: Mother's Marriage to Robin Twist
In 2013, Harry Styles's mother married Robin Twist.
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2013: Addresses Bisexuality Question
In a 2013 interview with British GQ, Harry Styles addressed questions about his sexual orientation, stating he doesn't think he's bisexual.
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2014: Endorses HeForShe Campaign
In 2014, Harry Styles endorsed Emma Watson's HeForShe gender equality campaign.
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2014: Supports LGBT Rights
In 2014, Harry Styles joined Stonewall's #FirstSnog campaign and supported Michael Sam by wearing his jersey onstage.
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2015: Energetic Performances Observed Since 2015
Critics have observed Harry Styles as an unusually energetic performer since at least 2015. Rob Sheffield compared Styles's performance to Secretariat running the Belmont Stakes.
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2015: Sponsors Water Wells in India
In 2015, Harry Styles sponsored water wells in India via Drop4Drop in support of Life Water's World Water Day campaign.
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2016: Influence of Alain de Botton's "The Course of Love"
After reading Alain de Botton's 2016 novel The Course of Love, Harry Styles admitted that he fully appreciated the work required in cultivating and sustaining a romantic bond.
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2016: Views on Brexit and Political Involvement
In 2016, Harry Styles visited the House of Lords to attend a debate on Brexit. He expressed that "anything that brings people together is better than things that pull people apart."
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May 2017: Charity Shows for Album Release
In May 2017, Harry Styles played intimate shows in London and Los Angeles to celebrate his debut album release, with all proceeds benefiting charities.
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2017: Confirms polythelia
Harry Styles confirmed in 2017 that he has polythelia, a condition where a person has more than two nipples.
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2017: Discusses Labeling Sexuality
In 2017, Harry Styles stated he doesn't feel the need to label his sexuality.
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2017: Death of Robin Twist
In 2017, Robin Twist, Harry Styles's stepfather, died of cancer.
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May 2019: Second on Sunday Times Rich List
In May 2019, Harry Styles was named second on the Sunday Times Rich List of musicians in the UK under 30, with an estimated net worth of £58 million.
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May 2020: Support for Black Lives Matter
In May 2020, Harry Styles showed support for Black Lives Matter following the murder of George Floyd, urging fans to donate and pledging to donate to a bail fund for arrested activists.
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2020: Quarantine Track and Apple Music Playlist
During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Harry Styles highlighted Mac Miller's single "Blue World" as his personal quarantine track of choice. He also compiled a playlist for Apple Music during lockdown.
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2020: COVID-19 Relief Efforts
During the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, Harry Styles released t-shirts with proceeds going to the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. He also paid his core tour crew's salaries.
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2020: Maintained second place on Rich List
In 2020, Harry Styles maintained his second-place position on the Sunday Times Rich List, with an estimated net worth of £63 million.
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2020: Spiritual Beliefs and Practices
In a 2020 interview with Vogue, Harry Styles shared that he is "more spiritual than religious," practices pilates and meditation daily, and attends therapy regularly.
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2021: Maintained second place on Rich List
In 2021, Harry Styles maintained his second-place position on the Sunday Times Rich List, with an estimated net worth of £75 million.
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June 2022: Advocacy for Abortion Rights
In June 2022, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Harry Styles posted on Twitter expressing his devastation and referenced the ruling at his concert in Austin, Texas, affirming individual bodily autonomy.
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2022: Description of Onstage Physicality by Craig McLean
In 2022, Craig McLean described Harry Styles' onstage physicality as "stomping, head-banging exuberance" that is "impossible to resist."
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2022: PETA's Best Viral Moment Award
In 2022, Harry Styles received PETA's Best Viral Moment for Animals Award after confirming he doesn't eat meat when fans threw chicken nuggets on stage.
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2022: Topped the Sunday Times Rich List
In 2022, Harry Styles topped the Sunday Times Rich List, becoming the richest musician under 30 in the UK, with an estimated net worth of £100 million.
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2022: Partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety
In 2022, following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School, Harry Styles partnered with Everytown for Gun Safety for 44 shows, donating $1 million to the Everytown Support Fund.
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2022: Views on Labeling Sexuality
In a 2022 interview with Better Homes and Gardens, Harry Styles stated that the expectation to publicly label his sexual orientation is "outdated."
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2022: Referencing Tracey Emin's "My Bed" in "Late Night Talking" Music Video
In the music video for his 2022 single "Late Night Talking," Harry Styles referenced Tracey Emin's 1998 seminal work My Bed.
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July 2023: Inviting Ukrainian Refugees to 'Love On Tour'
In July 2023, Harry Styles continued his partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) by inviting three Ukrainian refugees to his 'Love On Tour' show in Warsaw.
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2023: Portrait by David Hockney
In 2023, David Hockney painted a portrait of Harry Styles included in the exhibition called 'David Hockney: Drawing From Life' at The National Portrait Gallery in London.
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2023: Pollstar Award for Brand Partnership
In 2023, Harry Styles and Everytown for Gun Safety won a Pollstar Award for Brand Partnership/Live Campaign of the Year for their collaboration on the Love On Tour.
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2023: Jointly 13th on Richest People List
In 2023, Harry Styles was estimated to be worth £150 million, placing him jointly at 13th position in a new list headed "35 richest people under 35 in the UK."
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June 2024: Launch of Guided Walking Tour in Holmes Chapel
In June 2024, Harry Styles's childhood village, Holmes Chapel, launched a 2.5-3 hour guided walking tour around the area.
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2024: Placed 17th on '40 under 40' List
In 2024, The Times estimated Styles's wealth to be £175 million, placing 17th on the "40 under 40" list and the second richest young musician in the UK after Ed Sheeran.
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