Michael Clifford

Michael Gordon Clifford was born on November 20, 1995, in Sydney, Australia. An Australian musician, he is famous as the lead guitarist and vocalist for the pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. He was brought up by his parents, Karen and Daryl Clifford, as an only child and has turned into one of the most successful Australian musicians of modern times with the band. 

Early Life and Education 

Clifford went to Norwest Christian College, which is also where he met future band members Luke Hemmings and Calum Hood. He didn't like Hemmings at first, but they became great friends and a musical collaboration soon started. 

Later on, Ashton Irwin joined through mutual friends. Clifford never finished mainstream schooling but dropped out in Year 10 due to irregular attendance and instead attended TAFE. 

Music Career and 5 Seconds of Summer 

In 2011, Clifford, along with Hemmings and Hood, began posting song covers on YouTube; soon, many people started noticing them. Ashton Irwin joined them, forming what would become the lineup of 5 Seconds of Summer. They eventually signed a deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing, then Capitol Records. 

Their self-titled 2014 album received widespread acclaim, topped the charts, and was followed by "Sounds Good Feels Good" in 2015, "Youngblood" in 2018, "Calm" in 2020, and "5SOS5" in 2022. To date, 5SOS has sold over 10 million albums worldwide, and their music streams total over seven billion plays, making them one of Australia’s most successful musical exports. Part of Clifford’s distinctive style has included his ever-changing hair colors. 

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Solo Works and Collaborations 

Along with the band work, Clifford has explored solo projects, including the album "Sidequest," in which he displays personal growth and artistic experimentation outside of the band framework. This reflects his changing musical interests and ambitions for expansion.  

Personal Life 

Michael Clifford is married to Crystal Leigh, whom he started dating in 2015, proposed to in 2019, and later married in January 2021. 

They have one daughter, Lua, born in October 2023, and announced that they are expecting their second child in July 2025. He is known for his very dedicated fanbase and being very down-to-earth despite his fame.  

Trivia  

He is known for quirky incidents, such as his hair catching fire during a Wembley Arena concert in 2015. He named the band "5 Seconds of Summer," which, given what happened with the band’s beginnings, was a real understatement. Early viral fame came when they posted a cover of Chris Brown’s "Next to You," amassing over half a million views on YouTube. To his fans, he is also known for his love of watermelon-flavored chewing gum and a preference for specific fast-food items while touring.  

Legacy and Influence  

He has helped 5 Seconds of Summer shape the pop-rock of the 2010s by infusing punk energy into mainstream appeal. His musicianship and songwriting keep inspiring new generations of fans worldwide, and he is considered an important figure in modern Australian music.

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