Liam Payne

Liam Payne is an English singer and songwriter best known as a member of the hugely successful British boy band One Direction. His aptitude in music and the arts was evident since boyhood; however, he aspired to be an Olympic athlete and trained regularly at Wolverhampton and Bilston Athletics Club. Nonetheless, he was not chosen for the Games, so he opted to pursue music more intensely. He was determined to make it big, and at the age of fourteen, he made his solo debut in the British television talent show The X Factor. Despite his strong performance, Judge Simon deemed him too young to win. Not to be discouraged, he worked harder and auditioned again after two years.

He earned a greater response to his talent the second time around and was noticed by all of the judges. They grouped him with four other members, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, and Zayn Malik, to form the boy band One Direction. Despite the fact that the trio did not win the competition, Simon's Syco Entertainment signed them after realizing their enormous potential. Payne, in addition to being a vocalist, was also one of the band's primary songwriters. The group's debut album was a tremendous commercial and global success, and they have since received a number of notable music accolades. Made in the A.M., their most recent album, was released in November 2015. Payne's development as an artist, writer, and successful musician within the band continues.

Birthdate: August 29, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Wolverhampton