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A boy, a loop pedal and a billion streams
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About
One of the best-selling artists ever, behind Shape of You, Perfect and Thinking Out Loud.
Ed Sheeran proved you only need a guitar and a loop pedal.
From busking to selling out Wembley, his songs Shape of You, Perfect and Thinking Out Loud are among the most-played in history.
The craft
- Singer, songwriter, producer — a one-man band.
- Stadiums, loops and honest songs.
"Music is my therapy."
Follow for music and tour.
Quick Facts
BornFebruary 17, 1991 · Halifax, England
NationalityBritish
ProfessionSinger-songwriter, guitarist
Known for"Shape of You", "Perfect", "Thinking Out Loud"
Grammys4 wins
Record"Shape of You" is one of the most-streamed songs ever
Milestones
2011
Debut album "+"
His breakout album tops the UK charts and goes multi-platinum.
2014
"x" multiplies
The second album makes him a global superstar.
2017
"Shape of You"
Releases one of the most-streamed songs in history.
2019
Divide tour
His ÷ tour becomes the highest-grossing tour of all time at the time.
2023
Still at the top
Continues selling out stadiums and dropping chart-topping records.
Stories & Facts
Self-taught loop artist
He built his sound busking and looping guitar parts before fame.
Homeless to headliner
He slept rough in London for a period before being discovered.
A songwriting machine
He has written hits for himself and stars like Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift.
Controversies
Copyright lawsuits
He has faced and won several high-profile plagiarism cases over his biggest hits.
Lifestyle
The everyman superstar. Ed is known for his signature ginger hair, loop-pedal live shows, and down-to-earth persona. A devoted family man, he's one of the best-selling artists of his generation.
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Achievements & Awards
- 4× Grammy Award winner
- "Shape of You" — one of the most-streamed songs ever
- Highest-grossing solo tour of all time (÷ tour)
- Multiple BRIT Awards and Ivor Novello honors
- Over 150 million records sold worldwide