English songwriter, singer, musician, children’s book author, and “YouTube” video blogger Tom Fletcher also writes for children. He is well-recognized for playing guitar in the well-known pop-rock group “McFly.” After leaving the band “Busted,” Tom started taking songwriting more seriously. Since then, he has written a lot of popular songs, including 10 UK number-one singles. Additionally, he has penned 21 top 10 singles. For bands like “Busted,” “One Direction,” “5 Seconds of Summer,” and “The Vamps,” he has written songs. Fletcher was born into a musically minded household in the London borough of Harrow. Consequently, he had little trouble pursuing his goals. He participated in theater, which helped him hone his acting abilities. He was exposed to acting at a young age thanks to this. He was the main character in the play “Oliver!” when he was ten years old, and he also had an appearance in a documentary intended to educate schoolchildren about HIV.
Early Childhood & Life
Thomas Michael Fletcher was born to Bob and Debbie Fletcher in Harrow, London, on July 17, 1985. His parents gave him a passion for music. While employed by “Kodak,” his father performed in local bands. His mother was a special education teacher. Fletcher was raised in a musical milieu in London. This fueled his fervor for music. He quickly enrolled in the acclaimed “Sylvia Young Theatre School” for music. Carrie Hope Fletcher, his younger sister, frequently produced videos and posted them on “YouTube.” He soon became motivated to start vlogging.
At the “Queen’s Theatre,” Carrie also performed in the role of “Éponine” in “Les Misérables.” At the age of 13, Tom met Giovanna Falcone, the love of his life. She was a member of the “Sylvia Young Theatre School” as well. They were wed in 2012. When he was just 10 years old, Fletcher played the lead in the production of “Oliver!” at the “London Palladium.” He also produced a documentary to educate students about HIV and made numerous commercial appearances.
Tom Fletcher’s Career
At a very young age, he went on an audition to secure a spot in the band “Busted,” which marked the beginning of his musical career. ‘Busted’ would be a trio rather than a four-piece band, it was ultimately decided. He was hired by the band as a temporary songwriter when his songwriting abilities were seen. He was approached to audition for a new band, “V,” when he was working on the group’s second album, “A Present for Everyone.” During this time, he met Danny Jones, who went to the audition believing the group would sound like “Busted.” Jones, however, did not enjoy the band’s emphasis on singing and dancing.
Jones and Fletcher worked together to write music for their unnamed new band. Room on the Third Floor was the title of the first album they co-wrote. The group “McFly” featured drummer Harry Judd and bassist Dougie Poynter and was named after the protagonist of Fletcher’s favorite movie, “Back to the Future.” In the “Guinness Book of World Records,” they were included as the “youngest band to have a debut album go straight to number one,” having experienced success.
He has composed songs for “Busted,” including “Who’s David?,” “Crashed the Wedding,” and “Thunderbirds.” For “McFly,” he penned the songs “Obviously,” “Five Colors in Her Hair,” “I’ll Be OK,” “Please, Please,” “Transylvania,” and “Star Girl.” The 2012 “Summer Olympics” has “On a Rainbow” as their theme music. When he created this song, he expressed his gratitude for having collaborated with his sister Carrie, who also provided the song’s vocals.
‘Memory Lane: The Best of McFly’ was one of Fletcher’s most popular albums with the band, and it was published in November 2012. ‘Meet the Vamps,’ from The Vamps’ self-titled debut album, was also written by him. ‘Afraid of Heights’ and ‘Don’t Know What It Is’ were two singles he released in 2017. As a result of penning songs for the well-known boy band “One Direction,” he experienced phenomenal success. He wrote the song “I Want” for their self-titled debut album.
Along with his buddies Dougie Poynter and Danny Jones, he co-wrote the song “I Would” for their second album, “Take Me Home.” One Direction’s third album, “Midnight Memories,” contained the song “Don’t Forget Where You Belong,” which was also written by him. Fletcher and Dougie Poynter co-wrote their first children’s book, which was released in 2012. Over 72,000 copies of the book, titled “The Dinosaur That Pooped Christmas,” were sold. It was the most-read first-time kid’s book of 2012. ‘The Dinosaur That Pooped a Planet,’ his follow-up book, was published in August 2013 after the publication of the first one, which was a success.
In October 2016, he published “The Christmasaurus,” his first book written by himself. The story revolves around a young boy named “William Trundle” who sets out on an exciting adventure on Christmas Eve. After the book was published, he produced ‘The Christmasaurus: Musical Edition,’ a sequel that was the musical adaptation of the first book. Over 30 languages have been used to translate his children’s books, some of which are currently among the best-selling books in recent memory. ‘There’s A Dragon in Your Book’ was one of his most recent publications.
Tom’s Individual Life
In April 2011, Tom Fletcher proposed to Giovanna Falcone, a childhood friend. They exchanged vows in May 2012. Buzz Michelangelo Fletcher, their first child, was born in March 2014. Buddy Bob Fletcher, their second child, was born in February 2016. Their third kid, due in September 2018, is on the way. Fletcher uploaded a video to YouTube in January 2013 with the title “My Wedding Speech.” He may be seen singing every single well-known “McFly” song in the video. It received about 18 million “views.”
His wife writes and blogs on YouTube. In his book, Marty McFly shared some intimate details about his life. At one point in his life, he was going through his darkest time, but he was unaware of bipolar disorder. After reading an article about the illness, he later became aware that he had it. He made the choice to seek care. He soon sought the advice of psychologists and psychiatrists and was given medicine.
Estimated Net Worth
English singer-songwriter, musician, and children’s book author Tom Fletcher has a $5 million fortune. In July 1985, Tom Fletcher was born in Harrow, London, England. He plays guitar and sings lead for the pop group McFly. He has written 20 Top 10 tracks and ten UK #1 singles in his capacity as a professional songwriter.