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
Born:
January 15, 1988 ( age
)
From:
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres:
Dubstep, electro house, post-hardcore
Occupations:
DJ, music producer, guitarist, singer
Instruments:
Vocals, bass, turntables, drum machine, synthesiser, sampler, sequencer, personal computer
Years active:
2002-present
Associated acts:
From First to Last, deadmau5, Diplo, Kill the Noise, Porter Robinson, Dog Blood
Name Origin:
He explained:
"It was a stupid old online AOL screen name. There really isn't a meaning behind it."
Skrillex 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)
Tour Dates: