Ed Sheeran Covers 'Teenage Dirtbag' with Wheatus Singer in Hamburg

Ed Sheeran surprised fans during his July 5 Hamburg concert by performing a cover of Wheatus' 2000 hit "Teenage Dirtbag" alongside the band's lead singer, Brendan B. Brown, who flew in from New York for the occasion. Sheeran, who had played the song with his high school band as a child, reunited with his old bandmates earlier this year at a friend's wedding, inspiring him to bring the performance to the stadium stage. The collaboration was described by Sheeran as one of his favorite moments on stage, highlighting the personal significance of the song and the nostalgic reunion. The original song, featured on Wheatus' self-titled debut album, remains a beloved pop-rock anthem, with the band also planning a 25th anniversary tour later this year. Sheeran is currently on a European tour supporting his upcoming album "Play," and recently contributed to the F1: The Movie soundtrack. The joint performance was celebrated widely on social media, capturing a unique moment of musical camaraderie and fan delight.