Luke Hemmings Explained

Luke Hemmings
Birth Name:Luke Robert Hemmings
Birth Date:1996 7, df=yes
Origin:Freemans Reach, New South Wales, Australia
Years Active:2011–present
Current Member Of:5 Seconds of Summer

Luke Robert Hemmings (born 16 July 1996) is an Australian singer and musician, best known for being the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and a founding member of the pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. Since 2014, 5 Seconds of Summer have sold more than 10 million albums, sold over two million concert tickets worldwide, and the band's songs streams surpass 7 billion, making them one of the most successful Australian musical exports in history.[1] [2] [3] [4]

His debut studio album, When Facing the Things We Turn Away From, was released through Sony Music Australia on 13 August 2021. When Facing the Things We Turn Away From debuted atop the ARIA Albums Chart and peaked within the top 20 in Belgium and the United Kingdom.[5]

Hemmings released a solo EP, Boy, on 26 April 2024.[6] He also began touring with the EP on his Nostalgia For A Time That Never Existed Tour that started in May 2024.[7]

Early life

Hemmings was born on 16 July 1996, and raised in the Freemans Reach suburb of the Hawkesbury district in New South Wales.[8] His father—Andrew Hemmings—was previously employed as a maintenance worker, while his mother—Liz Hemmings (née Pascoe)— is a former accountant turned high school mathematics teacher, now working in photography.[9] [10] Hemmings has two older brothers: Ben and Jack, both who previously worked as builders, with the latter now owning a street-wear clothing label.[11] [12] Hemmings has spoken on his working-class upbringing; elaborating: "[The band's] beginnings were so humble. [...] I grew up in a small house in the middle of nowhere".[9] When he was 10 years old, Hemmings' brothers taught him how to play guitar, later prompting him to take professional lessons and learning from YouTube tutorial videos to learn how to play the instrument. Eventually, Hemmings began busking throughout his later childhood.[13]

In Year 7, Hemmings switched schools, attending Norwest Christian College, where he met future band-mates, Calum Hood and Michael Clifford, later revealing that he initially disliked and was "enemies" with Clifford.[14] Hemmings eventually befriended Hood after they performed a Secondhand Serenade cover at a school talent show, and later befriended Clifford after learning they had similar music taste.Following the band's rise to fame, Hemmings continued with his high school education, opting to switch to distance learning. In 2013, he chose to not finish Year 12, the final year of secondary schooling in Australia, due to his commitment to the band.[15] [16]

Career

2011–present: 5 Seconds of Summer

In 2011, at the age of 14, Hemmings began posting YouTube song cover videos, under the username "hemmo1996". Hemmings' first video, a cover of Mike Posner's "Please Don't Go", was posted on 3 February 2011. As Hemmings' covers began gaining traction on the platform, he invited Hood and Clifford to join his videos. The trio eventually added mutual friend Ashton Irwin to their videos, forming the current 5 Seconds of Summer lineup.[17]  Their first official gig was on December 3, 2011, at a bar in their hometown. After months of posting song covers together, the band began attracting interest from major music labels and publishers and signed a publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing.[18] Hemmings has since released five studio albums with the band, each met with worldwide success: 5 Seconds of Summer (2014), Sounds Good Feels Good (2015), Youngblood (2018), Calm (2020) and 5SOS5 (2022).

Apart from the band, Hemmings has also pursued modelling. Hemmings, along with his band-mates, is currently signed to the celebrity division of Wilhelmina Models.[19] [20] In February 2019, Hemmings attended New York Fashion Week,[21] debuting as a model and walking the runway for Philipp Plein's Autumn/Winter 2019 Ready-To-Wear collection.[22] In July 2019, Hemmings starred in Numéro Homme's video editorial.[23] [24] In December 2019, Hemmings was featured as the cover model on the Winter 2019 issue of Glass Man magazine.[25] [26]

2021: Solo career: When Facing the Things We Turn Away From and Boy

See main article: When Facing the Things We Turn Away From. In June 2021, Hemmings announced his debut solo album When Facing the Things We Turn Away From, which was released on 13 August 2021. The album was preceded by the singles "Starting Line", "Motion" and "Place in Me".[27]

In March 2024, Hemmings released "Shakes" and announced his second solo collection Boy is scheduled for release in April 2024.[28] Hemmings' EP ''Boy'' Released on April 26, 2024.

Personal life

In 2015, Hemmings began an on-again, off-again relationship with social media influencer Arzaylea Rodriguez.[29] [30] The couple ended their relationship in May 2017.[31]

On 8 June 2021, Hemmings posted on his Instagram account announcing his engagement to his girlfriend of three years, Sierra Deaton.[32] The couple currently live together in Los Angeles.[33] He confirmed the two are married at the 81st Golden Globe Awards.[34]

As of 2020, Hemmings' net worth is estimated to be US$20 million.[35]

Discography

Solo

Studio albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positionsSales
AUS
[36] 		NZ
[37] 		UK
[38] 		US
[39]
When Facing the Things We Turn Away From 1 33 51 124

EPs

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
DetailsPeak chart positions
AUS
ND
UK
US
Boy
  • Released: 26 April 2024
  • Label: Arista, Sony
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
4 11 22 99

Singles

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
NZ
Hot
[41] [42]
"Starting Line"[43] 202131When Facing the Things We Turn Away From
"Motion"[44] —
"Place in Me"[45] —
"Baby Blue"[46] [47] 38
"Shakes"2024—Boy
"Close My Eyes"[48] —

Song credits

YearTitleArtistAlbumNotes
2014"Teenage Queen"Donghae & EunhyukRide MeComposer[49]
2017"Who's Laughing Now"GoldfingerThe KnifeComposer
2019"Forgive"GnashCo-writer, Composer, Guitar, Instrumentation, Programmer, Vocals

with 5 Seconds of Summer

See main article: 5 Seconds of Summer discography.

Notes and References

  1. 2019-07-17. Australia's Annual Music Exports Worth $137M: Report. 2020-08-07. Billboard.
  2. Web site: Why 5SOS are finally feeling the love in Australia. 2020-08-07. Sunshine Coast Daily. en.
  3. Web site: 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER: Umusic. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20200212064035/http://www.umusic.ca/press-releases/5-seconds-of-summer-announce-new-album-calm-out-march-27/. 12 February 2020. 2020-07-27. Umusic. en-US.
  4. 2020-01-31. 5 Seconds of Summer. 2020-07-27. Billboard.
  5. Web site: Gawne . Holly . August 23, 2021 . 5SOS frontman Luke Hemmings hits #1 on ARIA Charts with debut solo album . The Music Network.
  6. Web site: Instagram . 2024-05-17 . www.instagram.com.
  7. Web site: Instagram . 2024-05-17 . www.instagram.com.
  8. Book: Hey, Lets Make a Band!. 2014. 9780062366443. 15. Summer. 5. Seconds of. HarperCollins .
  9. Web site: Luke Hemmings. 2020-05-24. People.
  10. Web site: Liz Hemmings Photography. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190417041315/https://lizhemmingsphotography.com/. 17 April 2019. 2020-05-24. Liz Hemmings Photography.
  11. Web site: 2019-05-29. Luke Hemmings (5SOS member) family in detail: parents and brothers. 2020-05-24. Familytron.
  12. Web site: Hemm. Clothing - Styled Insubordination.. 2020-07-27. Hemm Clothing. en-AU. 4 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180804033201/https://hemm.clothing/. dead.
  13. Web site: 5 Seconds Of Summer on their addiction to rally hot girls. (and boots). live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200412181440/https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/5-seconds-of-summer-interview. 12 April 2020. 2020-05-24. British GQ. 3 April 2020 .
  14. Web site: 5 Seconds of Summer Band Members Were Once Frenemies. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170515044235/http://people.com/celebrity/5-seconds-of-summer-band-members-were-once-frenemies/. 15 May 2017. 2020-05-24. People.
  15. Web site: 5SOS on leaving school to pursue music: 'We had to prove to our parents it was worth it'. 2020-05-22. Pressparty.
  16. Web site: Creswell. Toby. 2013-03-09. The songs may change but the story of a hit remains the same. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20161021172433/http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/the-songs-may-change-but-the-story-of-a-hit-remains-the-same-20130309-2fsb2.html. 21 October 2016. 2020-05-22. The Sydney Morning Herald.
  17. Web site: 2012-05-14. Meet 5 Seconds Of Summer, Your Hosts For This Evenings Entertainment. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20180923212331/http://musicfeeds.com.au/features/meet-5-seconds-of-summer-your-hosts-for-this-evenings-entertainment/. 23 September 2018. 2020-05-24. Music Feeds.
  18. News: Creswell. Toby. 30 July 2012. Smells Like Teen Spirit. The Age. Melbourne. 11 August 2012.
  19. Web site: Wilhelmina Agency. 2020-08-30. www.sec.gov.
  20. Web site: Celebrity WILHELMINA. 2020-08-30. www.wilhelmina.com. en-US. 26 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210226135714/https://www.wilhelmina.com/celebrity/. dead.
  21. Web site: Shayna . Spero. September 9, 2019. Stylish Celeb Sightings At New York Fashion Week 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191221131042/https://www.iheart.com/content/2019-09-09-stylish-celeb-sightings-at-new-york-fashion-week-2019/. 21 December 2019. 2020-05-24. iheart.com.
  22. News: 2019-02-19. Every time celebrities appeared on runway this fashion month. The Independent. live. 2020-05-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20190427043404/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/fashion-month-celebrities-runway-laverne-cox-gwendoline-christie-greta-lee-autumn-winter-2019-a8775536.html. 27 April 2019.
  23. Web site: Luke Hemmings / 5 Seconds of Summer (Numero Homme). 2020-05-24. MODELS.com.
  24. Web site: 2019-07-26. 5 Seconds of Summer dans une vidéo exclusive pour Numéro. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20191006093331/https://www.numero.com/fr/musique/five-seconds-of-summer-luke-hemmings-video-exclusive-maison-margiela-delphine-roche. 6 October 2019. 2020-05-24. Numéro Magazine. fr.
  25. Web site: Simpson. Caroline. Welcome to Green – Glass and Glass Man Winter 2019 issues out now – The Glass Magazine. 10 December 2019 . 2020-05-24.
  26. Web site: Luke Hemmings: Every thing is evolving (Glass Man). live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200215224856/https://models.com/work/glass-magazine-online-luke-hemmings--every-thing-is-evolving-. 15 February 2020. 2020-05-24. MODELS.com.
  27. Web site: 5 Seconds of Summer's Luke Hemmings announces debut solo album. NME Australia. 30 June 2021. 13 August 2021. Triscari, Caleb.
  28. Web site: Luke Hemmings Is a Fountain of Existentialism on His New Single — And He Doesn't Want to Turn It Off . Rolling Stone Magazine. 6 March 2024. 11 March 2024.
  29. Web site: Luke Hemmings' Girlfriend Arzaylea Speaks Out About Being Hated on Social Media. 2020-07-27. www.vice.com. 9 March 2016 . en.
  30. Web site: Staff Reporter. 2015-12-01. 5SOS Member Luke Hemmings And Arzaylea Split: On-Again, Off-Again Couple Breaks Up After Arzaylea Kissed Luke's Friend. 2020-07-27. Realty Today. en.
  31. Web site: Elizabeth. De. 5SOS's Luke Hemmings Is Getting BLASTED On Social Media By His Ex Who Cheated On Him. 2020-07-27. Teen Vogue. 22 August 2017 . en-us.
  32. Web site: 5SOS' Luke Hemmings Is Engaged to Girlfriend Sierra Deaton: 'I Can't Imagine My Life Without You'. 2021-06-08. PEOPLE.com. en.
  33. Web site: Luke Hemmings on 'CALM,' How Quarantine Grew His Appreciation for 5SOS On Air with Ryan Seacrest Ryan Seacrest. 2020-08-07. On Air with Ryan Seacrest. en.
  34. Web site: Luke Hemmings Confirms He's Married and Gives Life Update During Golden Globes Date Night! . Entertainment Tonight . 8 January 2024 .
  35. Web site: The Richest Bands In The World. 2021-01-26. finance.yahoo.com. 15 June 2020 . en-US.
  36. Web site: ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart. Australian Recording Industry Association. 23 August 2021. 20 August 2021.
  37. Web site: NZ Top 40 Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 23 August 2021. 21 August 2021.
  38. Web site: Luke Hemmings > Full Official Chart History. Official Charts Company. 20 August 2021.
  39. billboardcharts. 1429814648778498053. Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (2/2).... 23 August 2021. 24 August 2021.
  40. Jennifer Hudson's 'Respect' Soundtrack Debuts in Top 10 on Billboard's Top Album Sales Chart. Billboard. Keith Caulfield. August 26, 2021. July 18, 2022.
  41. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 12 July 2021. 10 July 2021.
  42. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 23 August 2021. 21 August 2021.
  43. Luke Hemmings Starts Solo Career With "Starting Line". Billboard. 30 June 2021. 4 July 2021.
  44. Web site: 5SOS' Luke Hemmings releases new psych-rock single "Motion". NME Australia. 22 July 2021. 22 July 2021.
  45. Web site: "Place in Me" is the New Release from Luke Hemmings. totalntertainment. 6 August 2021. 7 August 2021.
  46. Web site: "Baby Blue" Out Now. . Facebook. 13 August 2021. 7 September 2021.
  47. Web site: Singles to Radio Issue 1357. The Music Network. 3 September 2021. 7 September 2021.
  48. Web site: NEWS Luke Hemmings Explores His Growing Pains On "Close My Eyes" . Idobi. 5 April 2024. 7 April 2024.
  49. Web site: Teenage Queen Lyrics Super Junior ※ Mojim.com. 2020-08-17. mojim.com.

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