Avicii (1989-2018)


Avicii (1989-2018)

Tim Bergling was born on September 8th, 1989 in Stockholm, Sweden to Klas Bergling and Anki Liden. At the age of 16 he began making music due to being inspired by his brother who was also a DJ. In 2007, Bergling went on to sign a contract with Dejfitts Plays Label. He chose the name Avicii because his real name was taken on Myspace. (Avicii means the lowest level of Buddhist Hell.) In 2010, his hit song “Seek Bromance” reached the top 20 in many countries. Tim mentions his influences as Daft Punk, Swedish House Music, and Eric Prydz. In 2016, due to deteriorating health he decided to retire from performing live.

Achievements: 
-2013: AMA - Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist
-2013: Best Artist (solo) - International Dance Music Awards
-2013: Best Swedish Act - MTV Europe Music Awards
-2013: Best Electronic - MTV Europe Music Awards
-2014: Billboard Music Award - Top Dance/Electronic Song for “Wake Me Up”
-2014: Electronic Dance Music National/International - Echo Music Awards
-2014: EDM Song of the Year, “Wake Me Up” - iHeartRadio Music Awards
-2014: Hit des Jahres - Echo Music Awards
-2014: Choice EDM Song - Teen Choice Awards for “Wake Me Up”
-2014: World’s Best Electronic Dance Artist - World Music Awards
-2014: World’s Best Swedish Act - World Music Awards
-2018: Best Swedish Act - MTV Europe Awards
-2018: Best Dance Video - MTV VMA’s for “Lonely Together” featuring Rita Ora

Charities:
Supported campaigns against human trafficking through his music

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