Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran is a British singer and songwriter. He was born in Halifax, England, in 1991. He is known for playing acoustic guitar and singing catchy pop songs. He is one of the best-selling music artists in the world.

Early Life

Sheeran started playing guitar when he was young. He began writing songs as a teenager. He moved to London and played small shows in pubs and clubs. He released music online, which helped him gain a following before getting a record deal.

Music Career

His songs like 'Shape of You,' 'Perfect,' and 'Thinking Out Loud' have been streamed billions of times. He often performs alone on stage with just his guitar and a loop pedal. His Mathematics Tour became one of the highest-grossing concert tours ever. He has won four Grammy Awards.

Fun Facts

• Ed Sheeran wrote his first song when he was 11 years old.
• 'Shape of You' is one of the most streamed songs in Spotify history.
• He names his tours after math symbols like + (Plus), x (Multiply), and ÷ (Divide).

Did You Know?

Ed Sheeran has a ketchup bottle tattooed on his arm. He says he is a huge fan of ketchup and puts it on almost everything.