By the time ÷ (Divide) dropped in 2017, Ed Sheeran was a household name. Songs like “Shape of You” broke streaming records faster than you can say “Edamame.” He played stadiums. He won Grammys. He even had a pop-up pub in London named after him. But here’s the thing: he never lost that “I’m just a guy with a guitar” energy.
He still writes in his notebook. He still takes the train. He even took a whole year off from fame to travel, eat pizza, and just live. Because, as he’s said, if you lose your inspiration, you lose your songs.
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The Royal Wedding Surprise (Because Why Not?)
In 2018, Ed Sheeran performed at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding. Let that sink in: a kid who once slept on a London park bench was playing “Perfect” for royalty. And he didn’t even wear a tie. He wore a suit, but like, a cool suit. That’s peak Sheeran energy—humble, talented, and slightly awkward. Perfection.
