The 1975
The 1975 is an English pop rock band formed in 2002 in Wilmslow, Cheshire, later based in Manchester. The group consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Matty Healy, lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and drummer George Daniel. The band initially met as teenagers while attending Wilmslow High School and began playing music together, eventually adopting the name "The 1975" from the back page of a Jack Kerouac poetry book. After years of playing small gigs and releasing EPs, the band gained significant attention with the release of their self-titled debut album in 2013. Featuring hit singles like "Sex," "Chocolate," and "Robbers," the album received widespread acclaim and commercial success, establishing The 1975 as a key act in the British music scene. Their follow-up album, *I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It*, released in 2016, marked a shift toward a more experimental pop sound and was both a critical and commercial success. The album debuted at number one in both the UK and the US. Known for their eclectic style and genre-blending music, The 1975 continued to evolve with subsequent albums including *A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships* (2018) and *Notes on a Conditional Form* (2020), both of which addressed themes of modern life, technology, and identity. Their fifth studio album, *Being Funny in a Foreign Language*, was released in 2022 and received positive reviews for its more concise and emotionally resonant approach. The 1975 is recognized not only for their innovative sound that fuses elements of pop, rock, electronic, and R&B, but also for their striking visual aesthetic and thought-provoking lyrics. Over the years, they have earned numerous awards and cultivated a devoted global fanbase, securing their place as one of the most influential bands of their generation.
