Fans missed the group, but were content to receive solo music instead.
Payne’s album was released in 2019, shortly before lockdown orders were issued.
Malik suffers from anxiety, which has held him back from performing on his own until recently.
In October 2024, news of Payne’s sudden passing rocked the relatively dormant Directioner community.
Although no longer a band, One Direction is one of the biggest boy bands in music history.
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Niall Horan
Horan’s solo tours have included tributes to One Directionfilled with obvious admiration.
He’s also sung “Story of My Life” at festivals like Capital’s Summertime Ball in 2023.
Tomlinson often chooses songs that play into hismore rock-leaning performance style.
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Formed on “The X Factor” in 2010, a British-Irish boy band quickly ascended to global fame with their debut single “What Makes You Beautiful.” Comprising Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson, they released five chart-topping albums before announcing an indefinite hiatus in 2016.
