Michael Clifford

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Michael Clifford Information Full Name Michael Gordon Clifford Date of Birth November 20, 1995 Age 28 Family Karen Clifford (mother) Daryl Clifford (father) Physical Appearance Eye Color Grey-green Hair Color Blonde (natural) Platinum Blonde (current dyed color) Official Links Twitter @Michael5SOS ig @michaelclifford

Michael Gordon Clifford (born 20 November, 1995) is an Australian singer-songwriter and the lead guitarist of 5 Seconds of Summer, along with band members Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin.

Early Life

Michael Gordon Clifford was born in Sydney, Australia on November 20, 1995. He is the only child of his parents Karen and Daryl Clifford and was raised in Australia. He holds an Australian nationality and is of mixed ethnicity. While he was growing up, Michael attended Norwest Christian College where he met his fellow bandmates Calum and Luke. They hosted and played in several shows while at the College. Following his overwhelming interest in music, Michael didn’t complete his education in a bid to pursue a career in music.

Career

Michael didn't develop a true interest in music until his parents bought him the video game Guitar Hero. He discovered that he had skill with the game and decided to take to serious guitar playing, soon becoming skilled in playing the instrument.

2011: Origin

On 16 April, Michael is introduced on Luke's Youtube channel. He, along with Calum announce that the three of them have started a band named 5 Seconds of Summer and invite their viewers to like and share their new Facebook page.

On 4 June, Michael, Luke and Calum post a cover of I Miss You by Blink 182, with Michael playing the drums. On 24 June, Michael and Luke post a cover of If It Means A Lot To You by A Day To Remember, with Michael playing guitar.

On 1 July, Michael, Luke and Calum post a cover of Next To You by Chris Brown and Justin Bieber.

In December, the band books their gig at Sydney's Annandale Hotel and realize that they probably need a drummer. Michael contacts Ashton via Facebook and asks him if he wants to join the band as their drummer. Michael messaged Ashton a 2am one morning and asked “Just wondering if you wanted to come hang out sometime and play a show with my band but mainly hang out...”. The band plays their first gig on 3 December.

On 16 December, the newly formed 4 piece band post a cover of Teenage Dirtbag by WHEATUS, with Michael playing guitar.

2012:

On 4 January, all the boys post a cover of Jasey Rae by All Time Low, with Michael playing guitar.

In February, the boys post a cover of What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction, with Michael playing guitar.. On 14th February, Michael and Ashton post a video thanking fans for their support and thanks those that participated in their Valentine's Day Competition.

In April, the boys begin recording their second EP Somewhere New at Studio31.

On 25 May, the boys went on their first tour, the Mini Australian Tour. Playing in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

On 6 June, the boys post a video on their YouTube Channel, thanking their fans for seeing them on the first Australian tour and to announce the release of their first EP Unplugged. On 26 June, their first EP was released.

On end of July, start of August, the boys embark on their Twenty Twelve Tour promo tour for Unplugged. Playing in Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

On 21 August, the boys posted a video, updating their fans on what they had been up to. They had been writing new songs for their upcoming EP and they had their first single coming out, which they weren't supposed to tell anyone yet. Michael told their fans that they were going to be on NOVA doing some covers and maybe Hot30, both radio stations in Australia. At the end of August, the boys performed a free gig at Hyde Park in Sydney, and told their fans that they would be heading to London in less that a month's time.

On 11 September, the boys posted a video, letting their fans know that they would be the opening act for the Australian leg of Hot Chelle Rae's Whatever World Tour. On 20 September, the boys post a cover of Year 3000 by Busted, with Michael playing guitar. The boys spend 3 weeks in London, writing and developing their sound with Christian Lo Russo and Joel Chapman of Australian band Amy Meredith. While in London.

On 22 October to 1 November, 5 Seconds of Summer opens for Hot Chelle Rae while they perform in Australia.

On 3 November, the boys play their First New Zealand Show, headlining in Auckland , New Zealand. On 6 November, the band was noticed by Louis Tomlinson, of One Direction, who mentioned in a tweet linking to one of their YouTube covers, saying "Been a fan of this band for a while, everyone get behind them." On 26 November, the boys release the official music video for their first single; Out of My Limit.

On 11 December, the boys posted a video of behind the scenes footage of their second Ep Launch and announce that they going to go live in London to work on the debut album. On 19 December, the boys post their first London Update video on their channel.

2015

On the 13th June 2015, Michael's hair caught on fire during the final performance (besides the encore) of a show in London. Michael had to be rushed off stage but later tweeted a photo of him covered in bandages stating that he was sorry for not being able to complete the encore.

Songs Written/Co-Written

• 18
• Airplanes
• Babylon
• Better Man
• Catch Fire
• Close As Strangers
• Empty Wallets
• End Up Here
• English Love Affair
• Good Girls
• Heartache On The Big Screen
• I Can't Remember
• Jet Black Heart
• Just Saying
• Long Way Home
• Midnight
• Monster Among Men
• Moving Along
• Mrs All American
• Outer Space/Carry On
• Over and Out
• Permanent Vacation
• Pizza
• San Francisco
• She's Kinda Hot
• She Looks So Perfect
• Social Casualty
• Talk Fast
• The Girl Who Cried Wolf
• The Only Reason
• The Space Between A Rock And A Hard Place/Catch 22
• Vapor
• When You Walk Away
• Wherever You Are
• Wrapped Around Your Finger

Personal Life

Tattoos

Michael has 5 known tattoos. He got three while underage and two while legal. The first tattoo he get was in 2012 when he was 16, his latest tattoo was done in 2015 when he was 19.

'To The Moon'

This was Michael's first tattoo, which he got in L.A. when he was 16. This tattoo was paid for by Liam Payne from One Direction, which Michael never got to thank him for. This tattoo is on the inner part of his left bicep and reads in cursive script “To The Moon”. Michael says this tattoo started a tattoo adventure for him.

A X

This is Michael's second tattoo and is on Michael's right middle finger. This tattoo symbolises the game Final Fantasy 10, which is Michael's favourite game. While on tour, he would put little X's on everything and then decided that having an X would be important to him.

An Anchor

This was Michael's third tattoo and is on Michael's left thumb. Michael got this tattoo when his life was getting hectic and was to remind him to stay grounded and to remember what was true and important to him.

Armbands

This was Michael's forth tattoo and was the first legal tattoo Michael got, was quite painful to get done. Eight months after he done them done, they started to fade, so Michael had to go back and get them redone, which took five hours.

The original plan was to have things that represented important milestone of his life between the bands, that hasn't happened yet.

Final Fantasy Home Symbol

This is probably the most recent of Michael’s tattoos. On 13 April 2015, Clifford’s mother Karen posted this picture on her Instagram. It’s symbol from a video game called Final Fantasy 10 and it means and reminds Michael of ‘home’.

Hair Colors

Michael is known to frequently dye his hair different colors. It all began when Michael dyed his hair brown, from his natural dark blonde color. Since then, Clifford experimented with a lot of different colors on his hair and he smashed them all.

Relationships

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Michael and Geordie

Before Michael became famous he dated Geordie Gray, they do not deny their past relationship and sources claim that they are still good friends.

He was rumored to have an affair with Avery, who is an American musician and was also rumored that he was dating Acacia Brinley, the American model, and singer. Also, he was rumored to have hooked up with Fia Litton and Tatum Hickman.

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Michael and Abigail having dinner in 2013

In August 2013, Michael was seen on a dinner date with Abigail Breslin after the Teen Choice Award show. This didn't lead anywhere, with Michael saying they “Literally we went to dinner one time” when being interviewed on Australian radio a year later. Abigail went on to release her first song, titled You Suck with lyrics suspiciously describing Michael, but she denies the song is about him and she denies that they ever dated.

Michael and Crystal in Bali 2016

Michael and Crystal, 24 June 2018

On 6 January 2016, Michael posted a picture to his Instagram with Crystal Leigh when the band was holidaying in Bali, this lead many to assume that the two were dating. However, nothing was confirmed. The two spent a year of quiet dating before Michael confirmed the relationship on New Year's Eve 2017 via his Instagram. The are still going strong to this day.

Accounts

• Michael Clifford Instagram
• Michael Clifford Twitter
• Michael Clifford Facebook