DJ and producer Tim Bergling, a.k.a. Avicii, died
Artist,
DJ and producer Tim Bergling, a.k.a. Avicii, died this afternoon in Oman, according to
a statement from his rep. He was 28.
“It
is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known
as Avicii,” the statement reads. “He was found dead
in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April
20th. The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect
their need for privacy in
this difficult time. No further statements will be given.”
He
had retired from live performing in 2016, citing health reasons. He had
suffered from health problems for several years, including acute pancreatitis,
in part due to excessive drinking. He had his gallbladder and appendix removed
in 2014.
He
posted the following statement on his website last year:
“WE
ALL REACH A POINT IN OUR LIVES AND CAREERS WHERE WE UNDERSTAND WHAT MATTERS THE
MOST TO US.
For me it’s creating music. That is what I live for, what I feel I was born to do.
For me it’s creating music. That is what I live for, what I feel I was born to do.
Last
year I quit performing live, and many of you thought that was it. But the end
of live never meant the end of Avicii or my music. Instead, I went back to the
place where it all made sense – the studio.
Tim
Bergling, better known by his stage name Avicii, was a Swedish musician, DJ,
remixer and record producer.
Born:
8 September 1989, Stockholm, Sweden
Died:
20 April 2018, Oman
Siblings:
Anton Körberg, David Bergling, Linda Sterner
Did
you know: Avicii's "Wake Me Up!" is the eighth-most downloaded song
in the United Kingdom (1,340,000+).
The
next stage will be all about my love of making music to you guys. It is the
beginning of something new.
Hope
you´ll enjoy it as much as I do.”
Bergling
was born in Stockholm on Sept. 8, 1989. He began DJing as a teenager and
released his first single in 2007. He released a large number of singles and remixes
in the following years and rapidly built a reputation as a live act. He broke
through with his 2010 hit “Seek Bromance,” which charted in several European
countries; he signed a publishing deal with EMI the same year. He explained his
chosen DJ name as “the lowest level of Buddhist hell,” chosen because his real
name was already being used by another Tim Bergling on MySpace.
His
2011 single “Levels,” which was later nominated for a Grammy Award, vaulted him
into the mainstream, charting in multiple European coutnries and topping the
chart in his native Sweden. “Sunshine,” his 2012 collaboration with David
Guetta, was nominated for a Grammy for Best Dance Recording. In September of
that year, he became the first DJ to headline New York’s prestigious Radio City
Music Hall; at those two shows, he previewed a new song with Mike Posner called
titled “Stay with You.”
The American Music Awards is an annual American music awards show created by Dick Clark in 1973, which airs on ABC. Avicii received two nominations and won one.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013[1] | Avicii | Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist | Won |
| 2014[2] | Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist | Nominated |
Billboard Music Awards[edit]
The Billboard Music Awards are an annual awards show from Billboard Magazine, Avicii received six nominations.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Avicii | Top Dance/Electronic Artist | Nominated |
| True | Top Dance/Electronic Album | Nominated | |
| "Wake Me Up" | Top Radio Song | Nominated | |
| Top Dance/Electronic Song | Won | ||
| 2015[3] | Avicii | Top Dance/Electronic Artist | Nominated |
| True | Top Dance/Electronic Album | Nominated |
Echo Music Awards[edit]
The Echo Music Awards is an annual music awards ceremony presented by Deutsche Phono-Akademie in Germany. Avicii won two awards.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014[4] | Avicii | Electronic Dance Music National/International | Won |
| Hit des Jahres |
Grammy Awards[edit]
The Grammy Awards are awarded by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States. Avicii received one nomination in 2012 and one nomination in 2013.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012[5] | "Sunshine" (David Guetta & Avicii) | Best Dance Recording | Nominated |
| 2013 | "Levels" | Best Dance Recording | Nominated |
iHeartRadio Music Awards[edit]
The iHeartRadio Music Awards is an awards show created by iHeartRadio. Avicii received two nominations and won an award.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Wake Me Up" | Best Lyrics | Nominated |
| EDM Song of the Year | Won |
International Dance Music Awards[edit]
The International Dance Music Awards are held annually as part of the Winter Music Conference. Avicii has received four nominations and won one.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013[6] | Avicii | Best European DJ | Nominated |
| Best Remixer | |||
| Levels Podcast | Best Podcast | ||
| Avicii | Best Artist (Solo) | Won |
MTV Europe Music Awards[edit]
The MTV Europe Music Awards were established in 1994 by MTV Networks Europe, Avicii received five nominations and won two.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Avicii | Best Electronic | Nominated |
| Best Swedish Act | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | Best Electronic | Won | |
| Best Swedish Act | Won | ||
| Best Northern European Act | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | Best Electronic | Nominated | |
| Best Swedish Act | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Awards[edit]
The MTV Video Music Awards are presented annually by MTV and honor accomplishments in the music video medium. Avicii has received two nominations.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012[7] | "Levels" | Best Electronic Dance Music Video | Nominated |
| Best Choreography | |||
| 2014[8] | "Wake Me Up" | Best Pop Video | |
| "Hey Brother" | Best Video with a Social Message |
Teen Choice Awards[edit]
The Teen Choice Awards is an annual award ceremony to honour the year's biggest achievements in entertainment and is voted by teen viewers. Avicii has won an award.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014[9] | "Wake Me Up" | Choice EDM Song | Won |
World Music Awards[edit]
The World Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that honors best selling artists in the record industry. Avicii received eight nominations.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Wake Me Up" | World's Best Song | Nominated |
| World's Best Video | Nominated | ||
| True | World's Best Album | Nominated | |
| Avicii | World's Best Male | Nominated | |
| World's Best Live Act | Nominated | ||
| World's Best Electronic Dance Artist | Won | ||
| World's Best Entertainer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| World's Best Swedish Act | Won |
Dance/Electronic
Songs chart; it was also the U.K.’s fastest-selling single of 2013. Other
singers on the album included Adam Lambert and Audra Mae.
However,
as his popularity rose his health declined. He was hospitalized in March 2014
and cancelled several tour appearances; not lon after, he collaborated with
Carlos Santana and Wyclef on the official FIFA World Cut Anthem “We Will Find a
Way.” Also that year he produced a song on Coldplay’s album “Ghost Stories.” He
released his second full-length, “Stories,” in October 2015.
In
March of 2016 he performed at Ultra Music Festival, premiering new material,
but 10 days later announced that he was retiring from performing. He made a
final live appearance in August in Ibiza. In December he parted ways with
longtime manager Ash Pournouri.
In
August of 2017 he released a six-track EP entitled “Avici,” and followed a
month later with a full-length documentary entitled “True Stories,” which was
largely about his retirement.
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