Behind the Scenes With One Direction
When One Direction launched their own British invasion on our shores via a radio tour in 2012, the band provided Rolling Stone with a unique look at the trip: exclusive photos of the band primping, performing, and palling around behind the scenes: “On the way to our first U.S. radio visit. Can’t wait to meet some of our fans!” Zayn Malik told us then. As the band prepares to celebrate their 10th anniversary, take a look back at the early days here.
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First Gig
“Getting ready for the first show.” – Liam x
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‘What Makes You Beautiful’
“Chicago to Detroit. Listening to ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ for the first time on US radio.” – Harry x
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Deep Dish
“Chicago deep dish – delicious.” – Nialler x
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Set List
“Set list for the tour with Big Time Rush. We have so much fun performing for our fans. You’re incredible…and loud!” – Louis x
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Relaxing
“A little downtime before our Detroit show.” – Louis x
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Backstage
“Pre-concert jam session.” – Nialler x
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Sound Check
“Mic check: 1,2,3.” – Harry x
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Peter Griffin
“Oh my god, Brian! It’s the real Peter Griffin and me!” – Liam x
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Backstage
“Exploring backstage before our Foxwoods show.” – Louis x
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KISS 108
“Spending the afternoon performing for our fans at KISS 108 in Boston. We love our Boston directioners!” – Harry x
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Career Change
“New profession: One Direction camera man” – Niall x
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Hanging After the Show
“A little post concert Surf & Turf” – Harry x
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Creativity Time
“a slowly aspiring artist . . .” – Louis x
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Making It Big Time
“Nick Orange Carpet at the Big Time Movie premiere” – Louis x
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Check, 1, 2, 3
“Today Show soundcheck. The crowd was sick!” – Harry x
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Everybody Likes Presents
“Signing copies of Up All Night for our friends at The Today Show” – Liam x
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The Today Show
“Over 10,000 Directioners showed up for our performance on the plaze. Thanks for the love!” – Niall x
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Pre-Game
“A little pre-concert tea” – Louis x
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That’s A Wrap
“Post Today Show performance. Feels amazing.” – Zayn x
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Yankees
“Officially a New Yorker. Yeahhhh buddy!” – Niall x
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New York City
"Vas Happenin New York City?!"
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Puppies!
"Puppies make everything cuter." – Nialler x
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St. Paddy’s Day
"St. Paddy’s Day adventures. I hope we don’t fall." – Liam x
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Spider-Man
"With Spider-Man and MJ. Great show. Impressed by how well Spider-Man pulls off the tight suit." – Harry x
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Hanging with Rachel Crowe
"Great meeting Rachel Crowe. Amazing voice!" – Louis x
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Irish Pride
"Irish Pride all day, every day." – Nialler x
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Doodles
"Hi Zayn!" – Louis x
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Portrait
"Looks JUST like me!" – Harry x
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New Hat
“Nice red chicken head. How do I look?” – Liam x
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Nap Time
“Getting in my beauty rest.” – Harry x
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Minneapolis
“Red, white, blue and cow suits. Welcome to Minneapolis.” -Louis
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Mall of America
“Signing at Mall of America. 10,000 fans showed up! You’re incredible.” -Liam
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Waving the Flag
“O Canada… Eh?” – Harry x
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Dirt Off Your Shoulder
“You gotta get / that / dirt off your shoulder” – Zayn/DJ Malik & Harry x
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Dallas
“Soaking up the Dallas sun. Amazing weather, AMAZING fans.” –Zayn x
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Dallas Fans
“Warming up for our Dallas fans at the Bring1DtoUS Grand Prize Event!” – Liam x
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On the Field
“YES DALLAS!” – Nialler x
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Attack!
“Sneak silly string attack!” – Liam x
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Downtime
“Chillin time.” – Nialler x
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Fruit Ninja
“Real life fruit ninja :)” – Louis x