Ed Sheeran’s musical journey began at just 4 years old when he started singing. From school performances to the church choir.🎤
Ed Sheeran’s early life included facing bullying in school and experiencing homelessness. Despite these hardships, he persevered and went on to achieve incredible success in the music industry. 🏠
Ed Sheeran’s debut album, pronounced as “plus,” attained an impressive six-time platinum certification in the UK. 🎶
Ed Sheeran’s second album, “x” (read as “multiply“), topped the charts in both the UK and USA. This acclaimed album also received the prestigious Brit Award for “Album of the Year.” 🏆
Sheeran earned two Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for his hit single “Thinking Out Loud” from the album “x.” 🎵
Ed Sheeran’s personal touch extends to his guitars, affectionately named Felix, Cyril, Nigel, and Loyd. 🎸
Ed Sheeran’s album, “÷” (Divide), holds the record as the fastest-selling album by a male artist in UK chart history, selling an astounding 672,000 copies in its debut week.📀
Ed Sheeran’s devoted fan base affectionately refers to themselves as “Sheerios,” showcasing their love and admiration for the talented singer-songwriter. 🎶
After Ed Sheeran’s tour in Australia, Taylor Swift approached him, and they collaborated on the song “Everything Has Changed,” featured on her best-selling album of 2012. 👫
Ed Sheeran possesses a tenor vocal range and can sing across an impressive 3.8 octaves. 🎤
Political views
In 2017, Ed Sheeran publicly endorsed the Labour Party and its then-leader, Jeremy Corbyn. However, he clarified, “I’m not Mr. Political.” 🗳️
In 2021, Ed Sheeran joined other celebrities in urging the United States Congress to pass the proposed Equality Act, which would expand the Civil Rights Act in order to outlaw discrimination against LGBT people.🏳️🌈
In 2022, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ed Sheeran voiced his support for Ukraine and joined the Concert for Ukraine at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England. 🎵
Ed Sheeran Face Some Legal issues
Ed Sheeran has faced accusations of plagiarism regarding chord progression and other elements of his music. However, jury decisions in tort actions have consistently favored Sheeran. 🎵
In 2017, Ed Sheeran settled out of court over allegations that his song “Photograph” was a copy of “Amazing” by Matt Cardle. Sheeran regretted the decision, stating it changed his relationship with the song and led to subsequent legal challenges, including the “Shape of You” lawsuit.
In 2018, legal action was brought against Ed Sheeran, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, and Atlantic Records by the estate of Ed Townsend, co-writer of “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye. US District Judge Louis Stanton rejected Sheeran’s dismissal request, citing substantial similarities between “Thinking Out Loud” and “Let’s Get It On”.
