Matty Healy is the lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the pop rock band The 1975. He is known for his lyricism, musical eclecticism and provocative on-stage persona.
He has influenced numerous music artists and has been described as a “spokesperson for the millennial generation” and an “iconoclastic” figure.
Healy has been romantically linked to several high-profile singers, including Halsey, Taylor Swift and FKA Twigs.
Despite some controversies around his on-stage antics and social media presence, his music explores themes of love, self-discovery, and authenticity, reflecting his personal growth and desire for genuine connections.
Healy’s band’s eclectic sound and Healy’s collaborative dynamic with his bandmates have garnered critical acclaim.
His journey through fame has led him to navigate the complexities of modern celebrity culture, as he continues to balance his artistic expression with public expectations.
Siblings
Matty’s younger brother, Louis Healy, is an actor who has been involved in various TV shows and films.
Louis played the role of Gino in the historical drama series Hotel Portofino, which aired on ITV in 2022.
He has also appeared in the long-running British soap opera Emmerdale Farm, known for its dramatic storylines and character development.
Additionally, Louis had a supporting role in the 2018 film Sometimes Always Never, directed by Frank Cottrell Boyce.
Louis’s acting career has been a significant part of his professional life, and he has been involved in various productions, showcasing his acting skills.
Career
Healy’s career has primarily been focused on his work with the pop rock band The 1975, which he co-founded and leads as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter.
He formed The 1975 in 2002 with his schoolmates at Wilmslow High School.
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After signing with independent record label Dirty Hit, the band released four EPs before their self-titled debut album in 2013, which launched them to success.
The 1975 has since released four more critically acclaimed studio albums – I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful yet So Unaware of It, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships, Notes on a Conditional Form and Being Funny in a Foreign Language.
Each of their albums has reached number one in the UK and charted on the Billboard 200.
As the lead vocalist and primary songwriter, Healy has been recognized for his lyricism, musical eclecticism and provocative on-stage persona.
He has been described as a “spokesperson for the millennial generation” and an “iconoclastic” figure in music.
While Healy’s focus has been on The 1975, he has also collaborated with other artists, such as directing the music video for Pale Waves’ single Television Romance and working with producer Jack Antonoff and singer Taylor Swift.
However, Healy has not pursued any major solo projects outside of his work with The 1975.
Awards and accolades
Healy has received several prestigious awards and accolades throughout his career.
He has won four Brit Awards, including the award for British Album of the Year for The 1975’s album A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships in 2019.
Healy has also won two Ivor Novello Awards, including the award for Songwriter of the Year.
He has been nominated for the Mercury Prize twice. In 2020, Healy received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rock Song for Give Yourself a Try from The 1975’s album A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships.
At the 2020 NME Awards, The 1975 won awards for Band of the Decade, Best British Band and the Innovator Award.
Healy’s songwriting has been widely acclaimed, with the song Love It If We Made It earning him the Best Contemporary Song award at the 2019 Ivor Novello Awards.
