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Niall Horan
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Biography
Niall Horan became famous in 2010 via The X Factor, where he formed One Direction alongside Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik. The group grew into a global sensation with hits such as "What Makes You Beautiful", "Story of My Life" and "Little Things". As guitarist in the band, Horan discovered his passion for writing guitar songs, influenced by artists like John Mayer, Fleetwood Mac and Ed Sheeran.
After One Direction's hiatus in 2016, Horan turned his full attention to his solo career. His debut album "Flicker" (2017) showcased a mature sound with acoustic guitars and folk-inspired melodies, featuring songs such as "This Town" and "Slow Hands". His second album "Heartbreak Weather" (2020) demonstrated versatility with both uptempo guitar tracks and emotional acoustic songs. Horan is known for his accessible, straightforward guitar playing — discover his songs on Gitaartabs and learn to play them yourself.
About the music
Niall Horan became famous after he took part in the British show The X Factor in 2010. Although he didn't win, he formed the hugely popular band One Direction together with Harry Styles, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik. The group became a worldwide sensation with hits such as What Makes You Beautiful, Story of My Life and Little Things. As guitarist within the group, Niall developed his passion for writing and playing guitar songs further.
After One Direction's break in 2016, Horan decided to focus entirely on his solo career. His musical influences include John Mayer, Fleetwood Mac and Ed Sheeran.
In 2017, Niall released his first solo album "Flicker". This album, driven by acoustic guitars and folk-like melodies, contained hits such as "Slow Hands", "This Town" and "Too Much To Ask". With "Flicker", Niall proved himself as a serious musician with a mature sound and thoughtful lyrics. The album reached number one worldwide and established him as a solo artist with a passion for guitar music.
In March 2020, Niall's second album came out: "Heartbreak Weather". This album showed a more dynamic sound and contained uptempo numbers with electric guitars, such as "Nice to Meet Ya", and emotional acoustic tracks such as "Put A Little Love On Me". On this album, Horan showed that he is versatile and can vary his musical style between pop, rock and acoustic folk.
Niall Horan is appreciated for his simple yet very catchy guitar playing. His songs are accessible and therefore popular with beginner and advanced guitarists who enjoy playing songs that are recognisable and easy to follow. Especially his acoustic songs, such as "This Town" and "Black and White", are frequently covered and sought after on guitar song websites.
Besides his solo career, Niall also collaborated with artists such as Anne-Marie ("Our Song") and Ashe ("Moral of the Story"). Horan remains active touring and writing songs, and enjoys a loyal fanbase that supports his music worldwide.
For guitarists, Niall Horan's repertoire offers a wide range of beautiful songs to learn and play. His music appeals to both pop music fans and lovers of acoustic guitar.
