"The 1975" is a renowned English pop rock band, Formed in 2002 in Wilmslow, Cheshire. Currently based in Manchester, the group comprises lead vocalist, principal lyricist, co-songwriter, and rhythm guitarist Matty Healy, lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and drummer and co-songwriter George Daniel. The band derived its name from a page of scribblings found in Healy's copy of Jack Kerouac's On the Road, dated "1 June, The 1975."
Having first met in secondary school, the band members started performing together as teenagers. Their talent and dedication caught the attention of a council worker, who organized gigs for them and eventually led to their signing with Dirty Hit and Polydor Records. Building their reputation, they opened for various major acts and released a series of extended plays, including Facedown, Sex, Music for Cars, and IV. In 2013, they achieved chart-topping success in the UK with their self-titled debut album, which featured popular singles like "Sex," "Chocolate," and "Robbers."
"The 1975" is widely recognized for their genre-defying musical style. Their albums consistently reached No. 1 in the United Kingdom and charted on the Billboard 200, earning critical acclaim and securing spots on numerous year-end and decade-end lists. Their second album, I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It (2016), also topped charts in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The album's box set even received a nomination for Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package at the 59th Grammy Awards.
In 2018, the band released A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships, which received widespread acclaim and won British Album of the Year at the 2019 Brit Awards. The album's single "Give Yourself A Try" earned a nomination for Best Rock Song at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. Their subsequent albums, Notes on a Conditional Form (2020) and Being Funny in a Foreign Language (2022), continued to solidify their artistic prowess. The latter album garnered a nomination for British Album of the Year at the 2023 Brit Awards and secured the band the Brit Award for British Rock/Alternative Act.
With their innovative sound and chart-topping success, "The 1975" has established themselves as one of the most influential and acclaimed bands in contemporary music. Their ability to push boundaries and deliver impactful performances has captivated audiences worldwide.
