Ashton Irwin

Ashton Fletcher Irwin (born July 23, 1994) is an Australian musician best known as the drummer and percussionist of the internationally successful pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS). Rising to prominence through social media and the band's YouTube-based discovery, 5SOS became a global phenomenon, particularly among younger audiences. As the band's primary drummer, Irwin has contributed to multiple platinum-selling albums including 'Sounds Good Feels Good,' 'Youngblood,' and 'CALM.' The band's hits like 'Youngblood,' 'Heathens,' and 'Jet Black Heart' have garnered billions of streams worldwide. Beyond his work with 5SOS, Irwin has pursued solo music projects and collaborated with other artists. He has become an important figure in contemporary pop music and has used his platform to support social causes and mental health awareness. Irwin's musicianship and contributions to 5SOS's distinctive sound have made him integral to the band's artistic identity and global success.