Skrillex is an American electronic musician and singer-songwriter.
He joined the American post-hardcore band 'From First to Last' as the lead singer in 2004.
He began his first tour as a solo artist in late 2007.
In 2008, he began producing and performing under the alias Skrillex at clubs in the Los Angeles area.
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Birth Name: Sonny John Moore
Also Known As: Sonny, Twipz, Skrocle
Name Origin:
He explained:
"It was a stupid old online AOL screen name. There really isn't a meaning behind it."
Born: January 15, 1988
From: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genre(s):
Dubstep,
electro house,
post-hardcore
Instrument(s):
Vocals,
bass,
turntables,
drum machine,
synthesiser,
sampler,
sequencer,
personal computer
Occupation(s):
DJ,
music producer,
guitarist,
singer
Active From: 2002-present
Associated Acts:
From First to Last,
deadmau5,
Diplo,
Kill the Noise,
Porter Robinson,
Dog Blood
Awards:
2012
2012 Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording - "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites"
2012 Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronica Album - Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites
2012 Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical -
Benny Benassi featuring Gary Go - "Cinema (Skrillex Remix)"
2012 Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video - "First of the Year (Equinox)"
2013
2013 Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording - "Bangarang"
2013 Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronica Album - Bangarang
2013 Grammy Award Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical - Promises (Skrillex & Nero Remix)