Ashton Irwin

Musician and drummer for 5 Seconds of Summer

Ashton Irwin - Musician and drummer for 5 Seconds of Summer
Born

July 7th, 1994
30 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Australia

Links & References

Born in Australia, a musician played drums for the band 5 Seconds of Summer. The band gained international popularity with hit songs such as 'She Looks So Perfect' and 'Youngblood'. The group also supported One Direction on their tour, further increasing their visibility. The drummer contributed to the band's self-titled debut album, which reached number one in Australia and other countries. The band has released multiple albums, often noted for blending pop-punk and pop-rock styles, achieving commercial success worldwide.

Played drums for 5 Seconds of Summer

Contributed to the album 'Youngblood'

Supported One Direction on tour

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