Who is Ashton Irwin?

Ashton Fletcher Irwin is an Australian musician and one of the founding members of the pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS). He is the band's drummer and backing vocalist. He was born on July 7th 1994 in Hornsby, New South Wales, Australia.

Early Life

Growing up in a strict religious family, Ashton began playing drums at age 8. In 2010, he joined Michael Clifford and Luke Hemmings in forming a band originally called “Sierras”. After gaining Calum Hood as their fourth member, they became 5 Seconds of Summer and started posting covers on YouTube.

Career Beginnings

In 2011, 5 Seconds Of Summer released their first single “Unpredictable”. They were soon signed by Capitol Records and released their self-titled debut album in 2014 which sold over 2 million copies worldwide. The group has since released 3 studio albums and a string of hits such as “She Looks So Perfect”, “Youngblood”, and “Want You Back”.

Collaborations

Apart from his work with 5 Seconds of Summer, Ashton has collaborated with other artists like Naomi Scott and The Chainsmokers. In 2018, he launched his own record label, Hi Or Hey Records.

Personal Life

Ashton enjoys playing basketball and spending time with his dog Bella. He has two tattoos – one on his right leg and another on his right arm. He also loves taking photos in his spare time.

Awards & Recognition

In 2015, Ashton was named one of the “25 Most Influential Teens in Music” by Billboard Magazine. 5 Seconds Of Summer has been awarded numerous awards such as Best Pop Video at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan (2016) and iHeartRadio Music Awards for Best Fan Army (2017). They have also been nominated for Grammy Awards.