Sam Ryder

Sam Ryder Robinson is a popular British singer and songwriter. He has many fans who are interested in his personal life and professional achievements. Let's take a look at his biography, find out if he has a girlfriend, and share some interesting facts.

Biography

Sam Ryder was born on 25 June 1989. He is a native of Maldon, a town in Essex. His father was a carpenter and his mother was a dental assistant. Sam became interested in music at an early age and began performing at local clubs and festivals as a teenager.

The artist has two older sisters, Katie and Natalie.

In 2009, he teamed up with guitarist Phil Maher to form The Morning After. In 2012, he became the frontman of Blessed by a Broken Heart, which broke up a year later.

The artist rose to fame in 2020 after posting song covers on TikTok. About a year later, he became the most popular English musician on the platform.

In 2021, Sam Ryder released his EP The Sun's Gonna Rise and then went on tour.

Before becoming famous, the artist spent several years helping his father on a construction site in Wembley.

Sam Ryder's real breakthrough came when he represented Great Britain at Eurovision in 2022.

On 9 December 2022, Ryder released his debut album, There's Nothing But Space, Man, which reached number one in the UK charts.

Sam Ryder short hair

While there are no publicly available photos of Sam Ryder with short hair, we've used AI to generate a realistic image showing what he might look like with a shorter haircut.

Childhood and youth

From 2000 to 2007, the future artist studied at St. John Payne Catholic School in Chelmsford.

One day, during a class trip to a convent, the boy found a scratched copy of the album Seventh Son of a Seventh Son by the heavy metal band Iron Maiden on the floor of the bus. He was only able to listen to one track, The Evil That Men Do. That was enough to get the young man hooked on music, and he began learning to play the guitar and writing his own songs.

Soon, Sam realised that he could become not only a guitarist but also a vocalist, and decided to develop in this direction. For several years, he performed in various rock bands, gaining stage experience that would serve him well in the future.

Partner

People often ask whether Sam Ryder has a wife. The musician is not married, but he has been in a romantic relationship with Lois Gaskin-Barber since 2011. Perhaps the couple will tie the knot in the future, but for now, the singer is single.

Interesting facts about Sam Ryder

The future artist began studying music at the age of thirteen.

In 2019, Sam Ryder became one of the co-founders of the Lone Wolves Creative brand.

The musician's body is covered with numerous tattoos, including his right arm and chest.

Ryder is vegan and, for some time, he owned a vegan café with his girlfriend.

The artist spends his free time:

• travelling along the coast of England, surfing;
• ice skating;
• snowboarding;
• car racing.

The musician believes in the existence of aliens and even once dreamed of becoming an astronaut. By his own admission, he saw a flying saucer as a child while visiting Hawaii. Space is a great fascination for the artist.

Musical career

Sam Ryder has the looks of a Viking and the voice of an angel. His fans especially love his long hair. The youth platform TikTok helped him gain public recognition. It was on this platform that he began posting song covers during lockdown. Today, Sam Ryder's creative life is followed by an audience of millions.

In 2012, he recorded several songs with the band Blessed By a Broken Heart. In the same year, he collaborated with the group Close Your Eyes and helped release their album.

Today, many Britons, especially young people, know Sam Ryder's lyrics.

The artist has worked with Parlophone, releasing singles such as:

1. Set You Free.
2. Tiny Riot.
3. July.

In September 2021, he released a mini-album titled The Sun's Gonna Rise, which garnered over 10 million streams worldwide.

On 10 March 2022, it was announced that the artist would represent Great Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song Space Man. The song was written during the pandemic in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Amy Wedge and Max Wolfgang. The song received numerous positive reviews from music critics and was warmly received by the British public.

Sam Ryder Eurovision

Sam Ryder Eurovision Song Contest, held in 2022 in Turin, Italy, performed well, taking second place.

The artist is the most successful participant in a prestigious competition in Great Britain, scoring 466 points and being named the best by the judges.

Where is Sam Ryder now?

Sam Ryder continues to pursue his creative endeavours. He is actively working on new music and participating in festivals.

Discography

Albums:

There's Nothing But Space, Man! (2022).

The Sun's Gonna Rise (mini-album, 2021).

Sam Ryder songs:

1. 2019: Set You Free;
2. 2021: Whirlwind;
3. 2021: Tiny Riot;
4. 2021: July;
5. 2021: More;
6. 2021: The Sun’s Gonna Rise;
7. 2022: Space Man.

Sam Ryder is one of the most successful British artists, with many popular songs to his credit. He is looked up to by aspiring musicians who dream of becoming just as famous.