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 highly influential English singer, songwriter, and actor. Rising to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction, he has since achieved significant success as a solo artist. Styles is known for his distinctive vocal style, songwriting abilities, and charismatic stage presence. Beyond music, he has ventured into acting, appearing in films like "Dunkirk." Styles' flamboyant and gender-fluid fashion choices have made him a style icon and have significantly impacted popular culture, challenging traditional norms and inspiring self-expression.
1971: Inspiration from 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. Also in 1971, he chose to record Fine Line in Henson Recording Studios after being inspired by Carole King's album Tapestry, which was recorded there.
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 thought it was "really fucking cool."
1973: Inspiration for Butterfly Tattoo
In 1973, the film Papillon, was released. Harry Styles's butterfly tattoo is inspired by an old French prison tattoo based on the film Papillon.
1973: Inspiration from 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: Mitchell's "Harry's House"
In 1975, Joni Mitchell, whose 1975 album The Hissing of Summer Lawns featured the track "Harry's House", tweeted that she "love[d] the title."
1977: Learning the Words to "Dreams"
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."
1978: Reference Point for Harry's House Creation
In 1978, Gerry Rafferty's 1978 single "Right Down the Line" was a specific reference point during the creation of Harry Styles' album Harry's House.
1984: Careless Whisper Tattoo
In 1984, Harry Styles has lyrics from George Michael's "Careless Whisper" tattooed on his ankles.
1987: Sampling "Faith" on "Anna"
In 1987, Harry Styles sampled George Michael's "Faith" on his unreleased track "Anna".
February 1994: Harry Styles' Birth
In February 1994, Harry Edward Styles was born in Redditch, Worcestershire, England.
2013: Ambassador for Trekstock and Response to Westboro Baptist Church
In 2013, Harry Styles and Liam Payne became ambassadors for the cancer charity Trekstock, raising over US$800,000. Styles also spoke out on Twitter against the Westboro Baptist Church, affirming his belief in equal rights for everyone.
2013: Mother's Marriage to Robin Twist
In 2013, Harry Styles' mother married Robin Twist, giving Harry an older stepbrother and stepsister.
2013: Response to Bisexuality Question
In a 2013 interview with British GQ, Harry Styles responded to a question about whether he was bisexual by stating, "Bisexual? Me? I don't think so. I'm pretty sure I'm not."
2014: Endorsement of HeForShe Campaign
In 2014, Harry Styles endorsed Emma Watson's HeForShe gender equality campaign.
2014: Support for LGBT Rights
In 2014, Harry Styles joined LGBT rights charity Stonewall's #FirstSnog campaign and showed support for Michael Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team, by wearing his jersey onstage.
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 via Drop4Drop in support of Life Water's World Water Day campaign.
2016: Views on Brexit
In 2016, Harry Styles visited the House of Lords to attend a debate on Brexit following an invitation by Labour peer Lord Winston, stating that "anything that brings people together is better than things that pull people apart".
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.
2017: Confirmation of Polythelia
In 2017, Harry Styles confirmed that he has polythelia, a condition where a person has more than two nipples.
2017: Death of Stepfather Robin Twist
In 2017, Harry Styles' stepfather, Robin Twist, passed away from cancer.
2017: Views on Labeling Sexuality
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: Performance with Fleetwood Mac and Support for MusiCares
In 2018, Harry Styles joined Fleetwood Mac for a performance of "The Chain" when the band were honored with the MusiCares Person of the Year award. Styles is a patron of the MusiCares non profit organization.
2018: Gay Times Honour for LGBTQ Advocate
In 2018, Harry Styles received a Gay Times Honour for LGBTQ Advocate, recognizing his support and advocacy for the LGBTQ community.
2018: Pride Month T-Shirts and Social Activism
In 2018, Harry Styles' 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.
October 2019: Teaser Posters and Launch of "Do You Know Who You Are?" Website
In October 2019, teaser posters with the phrase "Do you know who you are?" and the acronym "TPWK" appeared in various cities. To mark World Mental Health Day in 2019, Styles launched a website bot called "Do You Know Who You Are?" that gives users positive randomised messages.
December 2019: Response to Question About Using Influence
In December 2019, Harry Styles responded to an interview question about not using his influence more often to support specific causes.
December 2019: "TPWK" Slogan Origin
In a December 2019 interview, Harry Styles discussed the origin of his "Treat People with Kindness" (TPWK) slogan, noting its evolution from a pin on his guitar strap to a widespread message.
2019: Residential Changes
As of 2019, Harry Styles split his time between two homes in North London, after selling his residence in Los Angeles due to disillusionment with the city.
2019: Popularizing the Manly Pearl Necklace
In 2019, Harry Styles started wearing sweater vests, baggy high-waisted pants, and pearl necklaces, leading Jacob Gallagher of The Wall Street Journal to credit him as the "popularizer of the manly pearl necklace."
2019: Questioning Authenticity
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 After George Floyd's Murder
In May 2020, 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 following the murder of George Floyd.
2020: Personal 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 to support the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund and paid his core tour crew's salaries.
2020: Vogue Cover Controversy
In 2020, Harry Styles became the first man to appear solo on the cover of Vogue, wearing a blue Gucci dress. This led to criticism from right-wing commentators and sparked a debate about masculinity and gendered fashion.
2020: Lifestyle Choices
In a 2020 interview with Vogue, Harry Styles shared that he practices pilates and meditates daily, and confirmed that he follows a pescatarian diet.
June 2022: Response to Overturning of Roe v. Wade
In June 2022, after the Roe v. Wade ruling was overturned, Harry Styles tweeted his devastation and referenced the ruling at his concert in Austin, Texas, stating that "No one can tell you what to do with your own body, it's yours."
June 2022: Donation to 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.
2022: PETA Award for Viral Moment
In 2022, Harry Styles earned PETA's Best Viral Moment for Animals Award after refusing to eat chicken nuggets thrown onstage by fans, stating he doesn't eat meat.
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 as part of his Love On Tour.
2022: Gucci Collection and Museum Exhibits
In 2022, the Gucci dress Harry Styles wore on the cover of Vogue was featured in a V&A Museum exhibit. Additionally, Styles designed a Gucci joint capsule collection with Alessandro Michele, unveiled at Milan Fashion Week, and several of his outfits were displayed in museums.
2022: Views on Public Labeling of Sexuality
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," emphasizing acceptance and openness.
July 2023: Invitation to Ukrainian Refugees at Warsaw Concert
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.
2023: Portrait by David Hockney
In 2023, 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.
2023: Influence on Concert Dressing
In 2023, Harry Styles was credited alongside Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the rise in elaborate concert dressing. After Styles consistently wore Adidas Gazelles on Love On Tour, Adidas renamed the shoes to "Satellite Stompers" in honor of his fans.
2023: Increased Fan Visits to Holmes Chapel
In 2023, Holmes Chapel experienced a surge in tourism with 5,000 fans visiting the village. This led the Holmes Chapel Partnership to hire tour guides to manage the increased demand.
2023: Pollstar Award for Brand Partnership/Live Campaign of the Year
In 2023, the partnership between Harry Styles and Everytown for Gun Safety won a Pollstar Award for Brand Partnership/Live Campaign of the Year.
June 2024: Holmes Chapel Walking Tour Launched
In June 2024, Holmes Chapel, Harry Styles's childhood village, introduced a guided walking tour lasting 2.5 to 3 hours. The tour includes sites such as the bakery where Styles used to work and the Tremlow Viaduct featured in the One Direction documentary. Demand for the tour required hiring guides after a significant increase in visitors in the past year.
2024: Investment in S.S. Daley
In 2024, Harry Styles invested in a minority stake in emerging British fashion label S.S. Daley, indicating his commitment to supporting new talent in the fashion industry.
2025: Marathon Achievements
In 2025, Harry Styles, under the pseudonym "Sted Sarandos", completed the Tokyo and Berlin marathons, achieving a personal-best time of 2:59:13 in Berlin.
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