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= Bradley Simpson (singer) = Bradley William "Brad" Simpson (born 28 July 1995)[49] is from Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England. He is best known for singing lead vocals and playing guitar in pop rock band The Vamps. Simpson met James McVey via YouTube in 2012 (McVey's profile says 2011) and began working on their debut album soon after.[50]

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Early life
Simpson was born in Whitley Bay, North East England having ancestors living there. He moved to Sutton when he was 2 years old. He is very close to his mother's side since his mother and biological father split up when he was a baby.

At age 10/11 he took up playing the guitar. Simpson done it for 3 years before he packed it in but later self taught.

At 14, Simpson posted covers of himself singing cover songs which James Mcvey met him in 2011. They got trains to each others houses and began working on Meet the Vamps 2014. Simpson used to holiday in Cornwall so he did a lot his original music there.

At 16 Simpson would do busks in pubs and get experience in performing. One of his song My Window is about Simpson wanting to live in Cornwall. He said that he want to move by the sea and look out his window.

Simpson s original song Wasted Days which was about his exams

Joining the Vamps
Simpson along with the rest of the Vamps put covers onto their group YouTube channel. Can We Dance was released in September/October 2013 reaching no.2 in the Vodafone top 40.

Wild Heart (or wild heart) was released in January 2014. Again it went to no.2. Shortly Last Night was released making the Vamps in the top 3 with 3 consecutive songs.

Wake Up (2015) came out on 2nd October 2015. The album was released on 27th November. Simpson tied the album in with their upcoming tour Wake Up World Tour (2016)

Personal life
As a child Simpson suffered ear infections after attending a Jamiroquai concert. He had to have grommets and 2 operations on each of his ears. The problem caused him to have a speech defect as he grew up he would hear sh as ch. Simpson still gets his ears checked now.

Since starting playing guitar Simpson was bullied in big school because his teachers feedback said he was naturally talented. He began doubting himself

At 15 years of age (however recently he opened up) Simpson suffered from schizophrenia and self harm during his exams. His classmates would tease him saying that he'll never pass or get anywhere in life. The condition was so severe Simpson wanted to commit suicide. He was hospitalized after fracturing his hip in a toilet in big school before he was placed in a coma. Simpson regained consciousness two days later but then he suffered internal bleeding before he was sedated. He was rushed to emergency surgery and remained in hospital for 3 days. His health deteriorated by the day; he didn't return to school after 2011/12. Shortly following his 16th birthday Simpson was re admitted to hospital following a collapse due to his hip. He spent most of his summer in hospital following a scan. This made him vulnerable as he was wheelchair-bound and unable to walk for 6 months. Simpson was frightened to close his eyes as he felt suicidal during that time when he was in hospital and at home recovering. He wasn't able to sleep without his mother next to him. when he started college Simpson failed the majority of his GCSEs so he attended counselling sessions when he started college. He studied music alongside his GCSE Maths at Birmingham College.

When supporting Taylor Swift in 2014 with the Vamps, Simpson fell off the stage hitting his head off the metal barrier. He was taken to hospital with concussion. He withdrew from the tour so he could recover.

When supporting McFly's memory lane tour Simpson ran into James McVey onstage popping his nose open. He went to A&E afterwards. After waiting 4 hours to be seen to he was giving the all clear. He joked on Twitter saying: "Haha thought it would be a good idea to run into James then bleed a bit. Nice one Brad."

In summer 2014 Simpson was friends with Lauren Jaregui (from girl group 5th Harmony.) when his band toured the US with Shawn Mendes on Austin Mahone's tour. She was a girl he really liked but by Christmas 2014 and New Year 2015 Simpson broke up because his workload was becoming more busy. In an interview for an Australian magazine The Vamps said that they all had a go at dating Lauren. This really hurt Simpson as the friendship was only taking place over the phone which destroyed him. He tried his best to deal with it the best way he could. Brad wanted to get in with his life but he was constantly asked to explain over and over which made him feel very raw. It affected him so much he resumed his self harming.

When his dear nan died, Simpson carried on with self harm as it left him very upset. Feeling isolated and alone he turned to alcohol to get over his grief. Whilst preparing for the funeral, Simpson made a song called Time Is Not On Our Side which he performed as a tribute. It was such a shock Brad when his schizophrenia returned. He became very ill after he would hear his nan's last words in his head. Simpson blacked out at his nan's funeral and was taken to hospital traumatised. Since he was diagnosed his mother would keep a vigil at his bedside.

In 2017 as part of The Vamps Up Close and Personal tour (2017) Simpson broke his toe when he dropped his guitar. He carried on with the tour sitting.

Beliefs
Throughout his life, Simpson has been raised as a Catholic which is what his mother is but did not practise religion until he began touring abroad. Simpson would pray in his dressing room which he started when Connor Ball twisted his knee in China in 2016. He would sit quiet in his dressing room before praying. He was baptised on October 22nd 2014, as he wanted to feel safe when he's travelling abroad. Some jewellery that he wears particularly a necklace include a cross and angel wings or a St Christopher which he fastens before prayer.

In 2017 as part of The Vamps Up Close and Personal tour (2017) Simpson broke his toe when he dropped his guitar. He carried on with the tour sitting.

In early 2018 Simpson suffered a fall whilst performing for a London show. He fell and broke his glasses and a piece went into his eye. He had surgery to remove it. He rested up for the UK Night & Day Tour (2018). On 25th May 2018, Simpson collapsed on stage due to unknown reasons. He left the tour and was taken to hospital back in the UK. To find what caused him to collapse; breathing problems according to Simpson, he underwent tests which showed that he was dehydrated and was given fluid. He stayed off touring for the show in South Shields, North East England in July 2018. On September 30, at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, Simpson collapsed on stage after complaining he couldn't breathe. After being given oxygen backstage he seen a doctor before flying home. Once back in the UK, Simpson collapsed again at Birmingham Airport. He was taken to hospital and placed into an idunced coma to help his body rest. Simpson tearfully regained consciousness 3 days later. He was left extremely spooked.