MUSIC | Grammy Nominee and Popular DJ, Avicii, Passes Away at 28
Fans around the world are mourning the loss of their beloved, Avicii. He is recognized as one of the most influential EDM artists of our time.
Well-known for his influence in the music world, with popular songs like "Wake Me Up" and "Levels," fans around the world are mourning the untimely death of Swedish artist Avicii. Little information is available about the cause of death, but the internet is abuzz. According to his rep, "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."
Born Tim Bergling, DJ Avicii made a great impact in the world of EDM, progressive, and electro house music. His 2010 breakout song, "Seek Bromance," reached the Top 20 in several countries including Belgium, France, the UK, and Sweden, and got Avicii in the public eye. He went on to collaborate with other artists like David Guetta, Wyclef Jean, and Coldplay. His debut album, True, was released in 2013 to critical, international acclaim and even made it in the Top 15 in more than fifteen countries.
According to Rolling Stone, "Bergling - who chose the moniker Avicii because the word stood for the lowest level of Buddhist hell - started his career uploading his music before 'Levels' catapulted the then-20-year-old DJ to fame overnight. Within a year, Bergling had landed on Forbes' Highest Paid DJs of 2012 list; by 2014, Avicii was Number Three on the list thanks to $28 million in earnings that year, the result of a tortuous touring itinerary."
Here is a look back at some of his top hits --