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 an English singer, songwriter, and actor celebrated for his impact on popular culture. Rising to prominence as a member of the boy band One Direction, he has since achieved significant solo success. Known for his artistry, showmanship, and philanthropic endeavors, Styles maintains a dedicated fan base and is regarded as one of the most successful solo artists to emerge from a boy band. His influence extends beyond music, establishing him as a prominent figure in entertainment and contemporary culture.

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1960: Etta James Releases "At Last!"

In 1960, Etta James released "At Last!" and Harry Styles considers it to be a "perfect" album.

1968: Van Morrison Releases "Astral Weeks"

In 1968, Van Morrison released "Astral Weeks", which is Harry Styles' favorite album and he called it "completely perfect."

1969: Release of "Live Peace in Toronto 1969" and "The Boxer" and "Helplessly Hoping"

In 1969, Plastic Ono Band released their live album, Live Peace in Toronto 1969, which is Harry Styles' favorite album cover. Simon & Garfunkel released "The Boxer", which Styles calls "a perfect lyric", and Crosby, Stills & Nash released "Helplessly Hoping" which is the song Styles "would play if I had three minutes to live."

1971: Joni Mitchell Releases "Blue"

In 1971, Joni Mitchell released "Blue", which inspired Harry Styles to contact the album's dulcimer instrumentalist, with whom he worked on Fine Line. Carole King also released "Tapestry" and Harry Styles recorded Fine Line in Henson Studios because it was recorded there.

1973: Haruomi Hosono Releases "Hosono House"

In 1973, Haruomi Hosono released his debut album Hosono House, and while writing his third album, Harry's House, in Tokyo, Harry Styles was inspired by the album.

1973: Pink Floyd Releases "The Dark Side of the Moon"

In 1973, Pink Floyd released their album "The Dark Side of the Moon", which Harry Styles listened to as a child and thought was "really fucking cool."

1973: Secretariat Runs the Belmont Stakes

In 1973, Secretariat ran the Belmont Stakes, and in 2015, Harry Styles' energetic performance was compared to it.

1973: Inspiration for Butterfly Tattoo

In 1973, the film Papillon, released in 1973, inspired the butterfly tattoo on Harry Styles torso.

1975: Joni Mitchell Releases "The Hissing of Summer Lawns"

In 1975, Joni Mitchell released the album "The Hissing of Summer Lawns" which featured a track called "Harry's House", and Joni Mitchell tweeted that she "love[d] the title" upon Harry Styles announcing his album, Harry's House.

1975: Paul Simon Releases "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover"

In 1975, Paul Simon released "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover", which Harry Styles refers to as the "greatest verse melody ever written."

1977: Fleetwood Mac releases "Rumours"

In 1977, Fleetwood Mac released the album "Rumours" and Stevie Nicks likened Harry Styles' album Fine Line to it.

1978: Gerry Rafferty Releases "Right Down the Line"

In 1978, Gerry Rafferty released "Right Down the Line," which was a specific reference point during the creation of Harry Styles' album Harry's House.

1984: George Michael Releases "Careless Whisper"

In 1984, George Michael released "Careless Whisper", and Harry Styles has lyrics from the song tattooed on his ankles.

1987: George Michael Releases "Faith"

In 1987, George Michael released the song "Faith", which Harry Styles sampled for his unreleased track "Anna."

February 1994: Harry Styles' Birth

Harry Edward Styles was born on 1 February 1994, in Redditch, Worcestershire, England to Anne Twist and Desmond Styles.

1998: Tracey Emin Creates "My Bed"

In 1998, Tracey Emin created her art piece, "My Bed", which Harry Styles referenced in his "Late Night Talking" music video in 2022.

2012: Publication of "My Policeman" Novel

In 2012, the novel "My Policeman", which Harry Styles starred in the film adaptation of, was first published.

2013: Mother's Marriage to Robin Twist

In 2013, Harry Styles gained a stepbrother and stepsister through his mother's marriage to Robin Twist.

2013: Denial of bisexuality

In a 2013 interview with British GQ, Harry Styles denied being bisexual when asked about his sexual orientation.

2016: Attended Brexit debate

In 2016, Harry Styles visited the House of Lords to attend a debate on Brexit, invited by Labour peer Lord Winston. He expressed that 'anything that brings people together is better than things that pull people apart.'

2017: Introduces "Treat People With Kindness" slogan

In 2017, Harry Styles began using the slogan "Treat People with Kindness" during his debut concert tour, initially on a badge on his guitar and tour merchandise.

2017: Confirmation of polythelia

In 2017, Harry Styles confirmed that he has polythelia, a condition where a person has more than two nipples.

2017: Refusal to label sexuality

In 2017, Harry Styles stated that he doesn't feel the need to label his sexuality, expressing that it's not something he has to explain.

2017: Death of Stepfather Robin Twist

In 2017, Harry Styles's stepfather, Robin Twist, passed away from cancer.

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 bot launched

In October 2019, teaser posters including the phrase 'Do you know who you are?' and the acronym 'TPWK' were spotted in various cities, and Styles launched a website bot with positive messages for World Mental Health Day.

December 2019: Speaks about the meaning behind "Treat People with Kindness"

In December 2019, Harry Styles discussed the origins of his slogan 'Treat People with Kindness,' noting its evolution from a guitar strap pin to a recognizable message.

December 2019: Harry Styles responds to criticism about not using his influence

In December 2019, Harry Styles responded to an interview question about not using his influence more often to support specific causes, indicating a more considered approach to his activism.

May 2020: Harry Styles supports 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, and pledged to donate to a bail fund for arrested activists.

2020: Quarantine Track and Playlist During COVID-19 Lockdown

During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Harry Styles highlighted Mac Miller's "Blue World" as his personal quarantine track and compiled a playlist for Apple Music.

2020: COVID-19 pandemic support

During the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020, Harry Styles released t-shirts with a COVID-19 related slogan, with all 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: Second on Sunday Times 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: Daily Practices

In 2020, Harry Styles shared in an interview with Vogue that he practices pilates, meditates daily, and attends therapy regularly.

2021: Second on Sunday Times Rich List

In 2021, Harry Styles maintained his second-place position on the Sunday Times Rich List, with his estimated net worth reaching £75 million.

June 2022: Harry Styles speaks out against overturning of Roe v. Wade

In June 2022, after the Roe v. Wade ruling was overturned, Harry Styles posted on Twitter expressing his devastation and referenced the ruling at his concert in Austin, Texas, emphasizing bodily autonomy.

June 2022: Donated Apple AirPods appearance fee to charity

On 2 June 2022, Harry Styles announced he was donating his appearance fee from Apple's AirPods' spatial audio campaign to the International Rescue Committee, aiding refugees fleeing Ukraine.

2022: Partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety

In 2022, following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Harry Styles partnered with Everytown for Gun Safety for 44 shows, donating $1 million to the Everytown Support Fund.

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," advocating for acceptance without labels.

July 2023: Invited Ukrainian refugees to Love On Tour

In July 2023, Harry Styles invited three Ukrainian refugees supported by the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to his Love On Tour show in Warsaw, continuing his partnership with the organization.

2023: David Hockney Paints Portrait of Styles

In 2023, David Hockney painted a portrait of Harry Styles included in the exhibition 'David Hockney: Drawing From Life' at The National Portrait Gallery in London.

2023: Harry Styles Course Offered at Texas State University

In 2023, it was announced that Texas State University will be offering a course on Harry Styles called "Harry Styles and the Cult of Celebrity: Identity, the Internet and European Pop Culture".