nuckin_futz Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Avicii, DJ-producer who performed around the world, dies NEW YORK (AP) -- Avicii, the Grammy-nominated electronic dance DJ who performed sold-out concerts for feverish fans around the world and also had massive success on U.S. pop radio, died Friday. He was 28. Publicist Diana Baron said in a statement that the Swedish performer, born Tim Bergling, was found dead in Muscat, Oman. "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii," the statement read. "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." No more details about the death were provided. Oman police and state media had no immediate report late Friday night on the artist's death. Avicii was an international pop star, performing his well-known electronic dance songs around the world for feverish fans, sometimes hundreds of thousands at the music festivals, where he was the headline act. His popular sound even sent him to the top of the charts and landed onto U.S. radio: His most recognized song, "Wake Me Up," was a multi-platinum success and peaked at No. 4 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. On the dance charts, he had seven Top 10 hits. He was part of the wave of DJ-producers, like David Guetta, Calvin Harris and Swedish House Mafia, who broke out on the scene as lead performers in their own right, earning international hits, fame, awards and more like typical pop stars. Avicii even collaborated with high-profile acts, producing Madonna's "Devil Pray" and the Coldplay hits "A Sky Full of Stars" and "Hymn for the Weekend." Avicii was nominated for two Grammy Awards, two MTV Europe Music Awards and one Billboard Music Award. His death comes just days after he was nominated for a 2018 Billboard Music Award for top dance/electronic album for his EP "Avicii (01)." He was nominated alongside his peers, who have taken EDM mainstream of late — The Chainsmokers, Calvin Harris and Kygo. He is the subject of the 2017 Levan Tsikurishvil documentary "Avicii: True Stories." Avicii had in the past suffered acute pancreatitis, in part due to excessive drinking. After having his gallbladder and appendix removed in 2014, he canceled a series of shows in attempt to recover. He quit touring in 2016 but continued making music in the studio. "It's been a very crazy journey. I started producing when I was 16. I started touring when I was 18. From that point on, I just jumped into 100 percent," Avicii told Billboard magazine in 2016. "When I look back on my life, I think: whoa, did I do that? It was the best time of my life in a sense. It came with a price - a lot of stress a lot of anxiety for me - but it was the best journey of my life." Last year, he posted this message on his website, promising to keep creating: "The next stage will be all about my love of making music to you guys. It is the beginning of something new." Muscat, where Avicii died, is the capital of the sultanate on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, is a popular vacation destination on the Arabian Sea. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/producer-dj-known-avicii-found-dead-173115938.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Holy $&!#. My brother liked some of his stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 Avicii's hit "Hey Brother" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Never heard of him, but it's always sad to see someone cut down in their prime. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Incredibly sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuktravella Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 saw him play at xs club at winn hotel in vegas in 2014 was great rip dude def got the crowd pumped up we were living it up at a a cabana with bottle service all night hitting on hot russian girls for my buddies bach party best part of trip was my rich buddies paid for whole thing good times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Silky mitts Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Damn rip he had some massive hits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluralsight Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Always tough to see anyone under the age of 30 pass away. RIP Avicii. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontTouchMeGuys Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Went to his show in vancouver back in 2012, one of the all time great house music producers despite his young age. rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Really makes me think whenever someone like him, or Chester, passed away about what's really important in life. Sure he's mega-rich and famous but oftentimes at what cost, and so what if you're rich if you can't even live to enjoy it. Alas, he left too early... RIP to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apples Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Call me old..but I'll never understand hyping DJ's. Musicians should play instruments, & play them well. They(& their bands) should get most of the hype & rewards. Don't know the name of one of these modern DJ's(used to know a few, when they simply played tunes on radio stations)..& don't think I ever will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, Nuxfanabroad said: Call me old..but I'll never understand hyping DJ's. Musicians should play instruments, & play them well. They(& their bands) should get most of the hype & rewards. Don't know the name of one of these modern DJ's(used to know a few, when they simply played tunes on radio stations)..& don't think I ever will. I'm in the same boat. (I'm old as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 I honestly don't know if I've ever been as sad about somebody who I didn't personally know passing away. He was directly responsible for one of the best moments of my life, and was arguably my favourite musician of the past few years. RIP Tim, you lived a life you will remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 4 hours ago, RUPERTKBD said: Never heard of him, but it's always sad to see someone cut down in their prime. RIP He's very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 7 minutes ago, Canuck Surfer said: He's very good. I honestly wouldn't know. I'm closer to 60 than I am to 50 and I've spent roughly 40 years as a semi-professional musician. Like @Nuxfanabroad, I think a musician is someone who plays an instrument, not someone who plays records, or samples, or whatever it is that DJ's do nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 3 minutes ago, RUPERTKBD said: I honestly wouldn't know. I'm closer to 60 than I am to 50 and I've spent roughly 40 years as a semi-professional musician. Like @Nuxfanabroad, I think a musician is someone who plays an instrument, not someone who plays records, or samples, or whatever it is that DJ's do nowadays. Call him an artist instead of a musician if it suits you? People BTW said the same thing when Dave Davies, Bo Didley started manipulating sounds on their guitars instead of playing strings. George Michael 30 years ago, Ed Sheeran have used substantial amounts of sampling. He creates great sounds, great songs. Nominated for a grammy. It's music. He'll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerrDrFunk Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 40 minutes ago, Nuxfanabroad said: Call me old..but I'll never understand hyping DJ's. Musicians should play instruments, & play them well. They(& their bands) should get most of the hype & rewards. Don't know the name of one of these modern DJ's(used to know a few, when they simply played tunes on radio stations)..& don't think I ever will. 18 minutes ago, RUPERTKBD said: I honestly wouldn't know. I'm closer to 60 than I am to 50 and I've spent roughly 40 years as a semi-professional musician. Like @Nuxfanabroad, I think a musician is someone who plays an instrument, not someone who plays records, or samples, or whatever it is that DJ's do nowadays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 On 2018-04-20 at 11:54 AM, RUPERTKBD said: Never heard of him, but it's always sad to see someone cut down in their prime. RIP He’s really good. His songs tell stories, and sound nice. I had no idea he was so young though. Very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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