Matthew Timothy Healy was born on 8 April 1989 in Hendon, north London. He is a son of actors Tim Healy and Denise Welch; they divorced in 2012. Both are of Irish descent. His … See more

Influences
Michael Jackson's HIStory show at Wembley Arena in 1996 was Healy's first concert and he has described it as "one of the most memorable and important experiences I think I've ever had." He has named See more

Healy identifies as a liberal and a traditional progressive, and has been outspoken in his support of progressive issues since the start of his career. By 2022, Healy, who … See more

Healy resides in northwest London. He had been romantically linked to American singer-songwriters Halsey (2013), and Taylor Swift (2014, 2023). He had been in a relationship with … See more

2002–2011: Beginnings, and early years of the 1975
In 2002, at the age of 13, Healy was recruited by See more

Healy has influenced numerous music artists and has inspired several singer-songwriters with the Chicago Tribune describing him as … See more

Healy has been described as a "spokesperson for the millennial generation" by Rolling Stone, "the enfant terrible of pop-rock" by See more