Avicii was the performing alias used by Tim Bergling, a DJ, record producer, remixer, and songwriter from Stockholm, Sweden. Born on September 8, 1989, the 28-year-old musician tragically passed away on April 20, 2018. He committed suicide while on vacation in Muscat, Oman.
Bergling was best known as a pioneer of electronic dance music (EDM). The Swedish DJ often drew comparisons to David Guetta, Skrillex, and others, but his style was distinct from other big names in EDM. He’s best known for his breakout single, “Levels,” as well as tracks like “Wake Me Up,” “You Make Me,” “Hey Brother,” and “Sunshine.”
Here’s everything you need to know about this EDM icon.