Early Life and Education of Harry Styles: A Complete Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Harry Styles, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Harry Styles is a British singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction. After the band's hiatus, he launched a successful solo career, releasing critically acclaimed albums and embarking on sold-out tours. Styles has also ventured into acting, appearing in films like Dunkirk. He is known for his charismatic stage presence, musical versatility, and distinctive fashion sense, which have made him a significant figure in contemporary pop culture. His influence extends beyond music, shaping trends and inspiring a generation with his message of self-acceptance and individuality.
1971: Inspired by Blue and Tapestry
In 1971, Joni Mitchell's album Blue inspired Harry Styles to contact the album's dulcimer instrumentalist, with whom he worked on Fine Line. Harry Styles also chose to record Fine Line in Henson Studios after being inspired by Carole King's album Tapestry, also released in 1971, which was recorded there.
1973: Inspiration from Papillon
Harry Styles's tattoo artist Liam Sparkes stated the butterfly on his torso is "based on an old French prison tattoo inspired by the film Papillon from 1973."
1973: Listening to The Dark Side of the Moon
In 1973, as a child, Harry Styles listened to Pink Floyd's album The Dark Side of the Moon and remembered thinking it was really cool, even though he couldn't really understand it.
1973: Inspired by Hosono House
While writing Harry's House in Tokyo, Harry Styles was inspired by Haruomi Hosono's 1973 debut album Hosono House and paid homage to its title.
1975: Joni Mitchell's Harry's House
In 1975, Joni Mitchell's album The Hissing of Summer Lawns featured the track "Harry's House", Joni Mitchell tweeted that she "love[d] the title."
1977: Nicks likens Fine Line to Rumours
In 1977, Stevie Nicks likened Harry Style's album Fine Line to Fleetwood Mac's album Rumours and commented that she was inspired by him to write new music and poetry.
1977: Learning Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams"
In 1977, the first song Harry Styles learned the words to was "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac, although as a child, he thought the song was about the weather.
1978: Inspiration from Gerry Rafferty
In 1978, Gerry Rafferty's single "Right Down the Line" was a specific reference point during the creation of Harry's House.
1984: "Careless Whisper" Tattoo
In 1984, Harry Styles has lyrics from "Careless Whisper" tattooed on his ankles.
1987: Sampling "Faith"
In 1987, Harry Styles sampled George Michael's song "Faith" on his unreleased track "Anna".
February 1994: Harry Styles' Birth
In February 1994, Harry Edward Styles was born. His birth had a significant impact on popular culture.
2013: Ambassador for Trekstock
In 2013, Harry Styles and Liam Payne became ambassadors for the cancer charity Trekstock, raising over US$800,000 through the online fundraising platform Prizeo. Styles also spoke up on Twitter, responding that he "believes in equal rights for everyone" when the Westboro Baptist Church picketed a One Direction concert.
2013: Mother's marriage to Robin Twist
In 2013, Harry Styles' mother's marriage to Robin Twist occurred.
2013: GQ Interview on Sexuality
In a 2013 interview with British GQ, when asked whether he was bisexual, Harry Styles replied, "Bisexual? Me? I don't think so. I'm pretty sure I'm not."
2014: Support for LGBT Rights
In 2014, Harry Styles joined LGBT rights charity Stonewall's #FirstSnog campaign in celebration of their 25th anniversary. He also showed support for Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team, by wearing his jersey onstage during One Direction's concert in St. Louis.
2014: Endorsement of HeForShe gender equality campaign
In 2014, Harry Styles publicly endorsed Emma Watson's HeForShe gender equality campaign, showing his support for gender equality.
December 2015: Tattooed on The Late Late Show
In December 2015, Harry Styles got tattooed on television as a dare on The Late Late Show with James Corden.
2015: Sponsorship of water wells in India
In 2015, Harry Styles sponsored water wells in India through Drop4Drop, supporting Life Water's World Water Day campaign.
2016: Inspiration from The Course of Love
In 2016, Alain de Botton's novel The Course of Love made Harry Styles appreciate the work required in cultivating and sustaining a romantic bond.
2016: Views on Brexit and political leanings
In 2016, Harry Styles visited the House of Lords to attend a debate on Brexit following an invitation by Labour peer Lord Winston. Regarding Brexit, he stated that "anything that brings people together is better than things that pull people apart" and stated that it symbolises "the opposite of the world [he] would like to be in."
2016: One Direction Goes on Hiatus
In 2016, One Direction went on an indefinite hiatus, following a suggestion by Harry Styles, after completing promotional activities related to Made in the A.M.
2016: Larries Fandom
In 2016, Vox's Aja Romano deemed the shipping conspiracy theorist fans called "Larries" as "one of the largest elements of the One Direction fandom, which itself is one of the largest fandoms on the internet".
2017: Polythelia Confirmation
Harry Styles confirmed in 2017 that he has polythelia, a condition where a person has more than two nipples.
2017: Origin of 'Treat People with Kindness' Slogan
In 2017, Harry Styles began using the slogan "Treat People with Kindness" during his debut concert tour on a badge on his guitar and tour merchandise, including Pride T-shirts sold to raise funds for GLSEN.
2017: Death of Robin Twist
In 2017, Robin Twist, Harry Styles' stepfather, died of cancer.
2017: Sexuality Unlabeled
In 2017, when asked if he labelled his sexuality, Harry Styles said, "No, I've never felt the need to really. I don't feel like it's something I've ever felt like I have to explain about myself."
2018: Gay Times Honour for LGBTQ Advocate
In 2018, Harry Styles received a Gay Times Honour for LGBTQ Advocate.
2018: Pride Month T-shirt sales and support for social movements
In 2018, Harry Styles's online store sold T-shirts with the slogan "Treat People with Kindness" in a rainbow print for Pride Month, with profits benefiting GLSEN. That year, Styles also tweeted in support of the March for Our Lives petition, and added "Black Lives Matter" and "End Gun Violence" stickers to his guitar.
2018: Performance with Fleetwood Mac and MusiCares Patronage
In 2018, Harry Styles, a patron of the MusiCares non profit organization, joined Fleetwood Mac for a performance of The Chain when the band were honored with the MusiCares Person of the Year award.
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.
October 2019: Teaser posters and website launch for "Do You Know Who You Are?"
In October 2019, teaser posters including the phrase "Do you know who you are?" and the acronym "TPWK" were spotted in London, Tokyo, Los Angeles, New York, and Australia. To mark World Mental Health Day in 2019, Harry Styles launched a website bot called "Do You Know Who You Are?" that gives users positive randomised messages.
December 2019: Response to questions about using influence to support specific causes
In December 2019, Harry Styles responded to an interview question about not using his influence more often to support specific causes.
December 2019: Recognition of 'Treat People with Kindness' Slogan
In a December 2019 interview, Harry Styles stated that he began to notice the 'Treat People with Kindness' slogan gaining popularity as he saw people wearing the T-shirts.
2019: Popularizing the Manly Pearl Necklace
In 2019, Harry Styles began wearing sweater vests, baggy high-waisted pants, and pearl necklaces, leading Jacob Gallagher of The Wall Street Journal to call him the "popularizer of the manly pearl necklace."
2019: The Guardian Interview on Dressing Style
In 2019, The Guardian questioned the authenticity of Harry Styles's flamboyant dressing style and his perceived sexual ambiguity.
May 2020: Support for Black Lives Matter
In May 2020, following the murder of George Floyd, Harry Styles showed support for Black Lives Matter, urging fans to share and donate in support, and pledged to donate to a bail fund for arrested Black Lives Matter activists.
2020: Quarantine Track of Choice
During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Harry Styles highlighted Mac Miller's 2020 single "Blue World" as his personal quarantine track of choice.
2020: COVID-19 Relief Efforts
During the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, Harry Styles released t-shirts with the slogan 'Stay Home. Stay Safe. Protect Each Other,' with 100% of the profits going towards the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund by the World Health Organization. Styles also paid his core tour crew's salaries for the duration of the postponed dates until the end of 2020.
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.
2020: Postponement of Love On Tour
In 2020, the Love On Tour, originally planned to support Fine Line, was postponed until 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Lifestyle Choices Discussed in Vogue Interview
In a 2020 interview with Vogue, Harry Styles shared that he practices pilates and meditates daily. He also attends therapy regularly and follows a pescatarian diet.
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.
2021: Rescheduled Love On Tour
In 2021, the Love On Tour, originally planned to support Fine Line, was rescheduled, having been postponed from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 2022: Response to Overturning of Roe v. Wade
In June 2022, Harry Styles tweeted his devastation over the overturning of Roe v. Wade, stating "I'm absolutely devastated for the people of America today" and referenced the ruling at his concert in Austin, Texas, telling the crowd that "No one can tell you what to do with your own body, it's yours."
June 2022: Donation to the International Rescue Committee
On June 2, 2022, Harry Styles announced he was donating his appearance fee from Apple's AirPods' spatial audio campaign to the International Rescue Committee, a global humanitarian aid organization that is responding to the more than six million refugees being forced to flee Ukraine.
2022: Richest Musician Under 30 in the UK
In 2022, Harry Styles topped the Sunday Times Rich List, becoming the richest musician under 30 in the UK, with his net worth estimated at £100 million.
2022: Partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety
In 2022, following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Harry Styles partnered with the nonprofit organization Everytown for Gun Safety for 44 shows across five cities in North America as part of his Love On Tour.
2022: PETA's Best Viral Moment for Animals Award
In 2022, when fans started throwing chicken nuggets onstage during a concert and chanted that he should eat one, Harry Styles told them, "I don't eat chicken, sorry. I don't eat meat", earning him PETA's 2022 Best Viral Moment for Animals Award.
2022: Better Homes and Gardens Interview
In a 2022 interview with Better Homes and Gardens, Harry Styles stated that the expectation that he should publicly label his sexual orientation is "outdated."
July 2023: Invitation to Ukrainian refugees to Love On Tour
In July 2023, Harry Styles invited three Ukrainian refugees supported by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to Love On Tour at his show at Warsaw's PGE Narodowy Stadium, continuing his partnership with the organization.
2023: Portrait by David Hockney
In 2023, English painter David Hockney painted a portrait of Harry Styles, which was included in the David Hockney: Drawing From Life exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Styles called the experience a "complete privilege".
2023: Pollstar Award for Brand Partnership/Live Campaign of the Year
In 2023, Harry Styles and Live Nation's partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety won a Pollstar Award for Brand Partnership/Live Campaign of the Year.
2023: Wealth Estimated at £150 Million
In 2023, Harry Styles's wealth was estimated to be £150 million, placing him jointly at 13th position in a new list headed "35 richest people under 35 in the UK."
2023: Fan Visits to Holmes Chapel
In 2023, Holmes Chapel experienced a surge in tourism, with 5,000 fans visiting the village. This demand led the Holmes Chapel Partnership to hire tour guides for the area.
June 2024: Holmes Chapel Walking Tour Launched
In June 2024, Harry Styles's childhood village of Holmes Chapel launched a guided walking tour. The tour, lasting 2.5-3 hours, includes locations like the bakery where Styles worked and the Tremlow Viaduct featured in the One Direction documentary. Due to high demand, the Holmes Chapel Partnership hired tour guides.
2024: Film Adaptation of The Idea of You
In 2024, Anne Hathaway starred in the romantic comedy film The Idea of You, an adaption of the novel inspired by Harry Styles.
2024: Investment in S.S. Daley
In 2024, Harry Styles invested in a minority stake in emerging British fashion label S.S. Daley.
2024: Wealth Estimated at £175 Million
In 2024, The Times estimated Harry Styles's wealth to be £175 million, placing him 17th on the "40 under 40" list and the second richest young musician in the UK after Ed Sheeran.
Mentioned in this timeline
AirPods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds created by Apple announced in...
TikTok Douyin in China is a social media platform owned...
Victoria's Secret is an American retailer specializing in lingerie clothing...
Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter renowned for her autobiographical...
Mac Miller born Malcolm James McCormick was an American rapper...
Instagram is a photo and video-sharing social networking service owned...
Trending
2 months ago Wendy Williams' documentary 'Trapped' explores her health struggles and guardianship battle: Trailer released.
3 months ago Tommy Pham Suspended One Game for Gesture Towards Angels Fan.
2 months ago Kid Rock Faces Backlash After ICE Raid Reports at Nashville Bar
17 days ago Slade Cecconi Shines: Seven Scoreless Innings Lead Guardians to Victory
47 minutes ago Josh Duhamel surprised by Seth Rogen's joke, goes viral, and 'Ransom Canyon' renewed.
12 days ago Najee Harris among former Steelers poised for significant 2025 season success.
Popular
Jupiter is the fifth and largest planet from the Sun...
KPop Demon Hunters is a animated musical fantasy action comedy...
Candace Owens is an American conservative and far-right political commentator...
Brian Fitzpatrick is an American politician currently serving as a...
A blue moon is defined in several ways most commonly...
Pam Bondi is an American attorney lobbyist and politician A...