If you are a lover of electronic music or electrohome, then the name – Avicii would not be unfamiliar. He was already nominated for the Grammy Awards for Best Dance Recording in 2013. During his lifetime, he was a DJ, musician, remixer and record producer.
The Swedish-born singer has collaborated with some of the best in the music industry such as Wyclef Jean, Nicky Romero, Rita Ora, among others. His name was often cited by DJs who popularized electronic music on Top 40 radio. Despite his apparent success, Avicii suffered from physical and mental illnesses and ended up taking his own life in April 2018.
Who was Avicii? Bio & Age
Avicii, whose real name is Tim Bergling, was born on September 8, 1989 in Stockholm, Sweden. His parents are Klas Bergling and Anki Lidén. He has three known siblings, David Bergling, Linda Sterner and his half-brother, Anton Körberg. His mother, Anki Lidén, was a Swedish actress who was popular in her day. She would have participated in more than 50 films and television series.
His brother, David, was also a DJ; hence, it is one of young Avicii’s first inspirations to start his own career on steel wheels. Precisely, his career as a disc jockey began at the age of 16. No other information is known about his sister Linda. However, her half-brother is a popular Swedish actor like their mother.
At 16, he published his remixes on Electronic music platforms. This helped him to gain popularity and get noticed by record companies, which led to him signing his contract in May 2007 with the Dejfitts Plays label. The years that followed saw Avicii produce more remixes and become famous as a music producer. He was known for his fast and efficient musical production. From 2009 to 2010, he produced remixed songs such as Son of Now, Muja, Ryu, and Even
He released the single, Cherche bromance which was a huge success. It reached the top 20 in various countries in Europe, including Belgium, Sweden, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The song, which was his second single, was released as ‘Tim Berg’. Around the same time he released the single, he also signed a contract with EMI Music Publishing as a new label.
Although his second single was successful, the release of his third single, The Levels, was what launched him into the mainstream. The single was released on October 28, 2011 and was a huge hit in many countries. It reached the top 10 in several countries, including Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK. while The levels topped the charts over other countries such as Hungary, Norway and Sweden. The levels contains lyrics from the gospel-inspired song Something That’s Caught Meby Etta James. The success of this single has no limit since it earned Avicii his first Grammy nomination.
Following the release of The Levels, Avicii released their debut studio album in 2013, titled True. It contained a total of 16 singles released both digitally and on CD. The tracks were a mix of electronic music and songs from other genres. It was also a success and received positive reviews. Its success was evident when it topped several charts in over fifteen countries.
Avicii has had many collaborations in his life; he released a song with David Guetta in 2012 titled Ensoleillement. The single wasn’t exactly a hit in Sweden, however, it won the Grammys and was nominated for Best Dance Recording.
Besides his numerous collaborations, he has also signed endorsement deals with major brands such as Coca-Cola; he is responsible for the song for the Taste the Sentiment global ad campaign for the brand alongside Conrad Sewell. In 2016, Avicii retired from gigs and gigs due to deteriorating health issues from excessive alcohol consumption.
Acute pancreatitis was diagnosed. As a result, he had to undergo surgery to remove his gallbladder and appendix. Sadly, on April 20, 2018, the Swedish musician committed suicide by self-inflicting injuries from a broken wine bottle. Before his death he released two songs; his latest song, Ghost, was released in 2018.
Who was Avicii’s girlfriend before his death?
Prior to his death, the Swedish musical sensation was involved with Tereza Kačerová, a Swedish model. They kept their relationship away from the public and the media and, as she would explain after her death, she wants this relationship to be theirs and wants none of the “madness” of the media.
The model, who already has a young child named Luka, revealed that she and Avicii are planning to start a family and have already started choosing baby names.
Net value
Avicii has successfully carved a name for itself in the music industry. He had influenced many people with his kind of music which made him so popular. During his lifetime, he would earn around $500,000 per show and between $15 and $20 million per year. In 2018, after his death, he was estimated to be worth around $50 million, including real estate, trust accounts, financial investments, among other assets.