One direction is the world famous "English-Irish boy band". They were discovered from there auditions on the X-Factor and even though they didn't win, they still made it big together. All 5 of the boys meet each other when they were paired up during the X-Factor. After coming third on The X Factor, One Direction were snapped up by Simon Cowell’s record label Syco. Since then they have made 4 albums and they've all been huge hits. Recently one of the members, Zayn Malik, left the band so there is only Niall, Harry, Louis, and Liam left.
About the band:
About the band:
Niall Horan:
-The only member of the band that's not from England (he's irish)
-His birthday is September 13th, 1993
-His father's name is Bobby, his mother's name is Maura, he has one older brother, Greg whose married
-His favorite color is green
-He plays the guitar and sings in the band
-Has a cat named Jess
-He went to his first concert when he was 10 years old
-Loves Justin Beiber
-Favorite animal is a Giraffe
-Is claustrophobic and is scared of clowns
-His natural hair color is brown but he dyes it
http://www.thefactsite.com/2012/04/niall-horan-facts.html
-The only member of the band that's not from England (he's irish)
-His birthday is September 13th, 1993
-His father's name is Bobby, his mother's name is Maura, he has one older brother, Greg whose married
-His favorite color is green
-He plays the guitar and sings in the band
-Has a cat named Jess
-He went to his first concert when he was 10 years old
-Loves Justin Beiber
-Favorite animal is a Giraffe
-Is claustrophobic and is scared of clowns
-His natural hair color is brown but he dyes it
http://www.thefactsite.com/2012/04/niall-horan-facts.html
Liam Payne:
-Favorite color is purple
-His birthday is August 29th, 1993
-His mother's name is Karen, his father's name is Geoff, he has two older sisters, Nicole and Ruth
-Used to have one kidney
-Has two pet turtles, Boris and Archimedes
-Loves Maltesers
-Can play the guitar
-Has a fear of spoons
-Used to be a member of the Scouting Association
-Favorite sport is basketball
-Loves the Toy Story movies
-Is the "father" of the band
http://www.thefactsite.com/2012/03/liam-payne-facts.html
-Favorite color is purple
-His birthday is August 29th, 1993
-His mother's name is Karen, his father's name is Geoff, he has two older sisters, Nicole and Ruth
-Used to have one kidney
-Has two pet turtles, Boris and Archimedes
-Loves Maltesers
-Can play the guitar
-Has a fear of spoons
-Used to be a member of the Scouting Association
-Favorite sport is basketball
-Loves the Toy Story movies
-Is the "father" of the band
http://www.thefactsite.com/2012/03/liam-payne-facts.html
Louis Tomlinson:
-Favorite color is dark red
-His birthday is December 24th, 1991
-He has four sisters, Charlotte, Felicity, Daisy, and Phoebe
-His mother and father are divorced
-Had to retake 12th grade
-Has a dog named Ted
-Can play the piano
-Hates birds
-Hates baked beans
-Played 'Danny' in the movie Grease
-Is dating Eleanor Calder
http://www.thefactsite.com/2012/04/louis-tomlinson-facts.html
-Favorite color is dark red
-His birthday is December 24th, 1991
-He has four sisters, Charlotte, Felicity, Daisy, and Phoebe
-His mother and father are divorced
-Had to retake 12th grade
-Has a dog named Ted
-Can play the piano
-Hates birds
-Hates baked beans
-Played 'Danny' in the movie Grease
-Is dating Eleanor Calder
http://www.thefactsite.com/2012/04/louis-tomlinson-facts.html
Harry Styles:
-His birthday is February 1st, 1994
-His favorite color is orange
-Used to be in a band called "White Eskimo"
-His mother's name is Anne and he has an older sister, Gemma
-Can speak French
-Hates mayo
-He's afraid of snakes
http://www.thefactsite.com/2012/03/50-harry-styles-facts.html
-His birthday is February 1st, 1994
-His favorite color is orange
-Used to be in a band called "White Eskimo"
-His mother's name is Anne and he has an older sister, Gemma
-Can speak French
-Hates mayo
-He's afraid of snakes
http://www.thefactsite.com/2012/03/50-harry-styles-facts.html
In just over five years together the band has impressively sold more than 50 million records, have achieved a total of 91 number ones and performed to over 7.5 million fans worldwide. One Direction has become so big that the band had ended 2012 by selling out Madison Square Garden in less than 10 minutes! In 2013, the boys went on their "Take Me Home" Tour to Europe, America, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, winning a BRIT Award, 2 American Music Awards, 3 Billboard Music Awards, 6 Teen Choice Awards and an MTV Video Music Award along the way. In 2014, they won 2 BRIT awards for ‘Best Video” and ‘Global Success’. On top of this they embarked on the biggest tour of the year; the ‘Where We Are’ tour. Every years it seems that the band keeps getting bigger and bigger which is amazing, they're like our modern day Beatles.
In some recent news, Zayn Malik has decided that it was time for him to leave One Direction. Recently, a rep told Rolling Stones that he had "been signed off with stress" after a recent scandal erupted. About the matter, Zayn has said, "I'd like to apologise to th fans if I've let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart." Zayn has left the band on the saddening day of March 25th, 2015. Due to this event streams of the band's music were up 769% in the U.S. alone. One Direction has become a big part of everyone's lives and Zayn will be greatly missed.
In some recent news, Zayn Malik has decided that it was time for him to leave One Direction. Recently, a rep told Rolling Stones that he had "been signed off with stress" after a recent scandal erupted. About the matter, Zayn has said, "I'd like to apologise to th fans if I've let anyone down, but I have to do what feels right in my heart." Zayn has left the band on the saddening day of March 25th, 2015. Due to this event streams of the band's music were up 769% in the U.S. alone. One Direction has become a big part of everyone's lives and Zayn will be greatly missed.
Sources:
http://www.thehitsradio.com/music/features/one-direction-facts/
http://www.modestmanagement.com/one-direction
http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/25/entertainment/feat-zayn-malik-leaving-one-direction/
http://www.thehitsradio.com/music/features/one-direction-facts/
http://www.modestmanagement.com/one-direction
http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/25/entertainment/feat-zayn-malik-leaving-one-direction/