Skrillex is an American DJ, record producer, musician, singer and songwriter who holds the world record for most Grammys won by an Electronic Dance Music artist, with 8 awards. Skrillex joined the American post-hardcore band From First to Last as the lead singer in 2004, and recorded two studio albums with the band. He pursued a solo career in 2007, and began his first tour as a solo artist in late 2007. Skrillex released his solo debut studio album Recess in March 2014 via Atlantic Records, Big Beat Records, and Asylum Records. He has collaborated with Diplo and Boys Noize to form the groups of Jack Ü and Dog Blood respectively.
Skrillex
Skrillex Personal Details:
Date Of Birth: January 15, 1988
Birth Place: Highland Park, Los Angeles, California, USA
Birth Name: Sonny John Moore
Nickname: Skrillex
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Occupation: DJ, Record producer, Musician, Singer, Songwriter
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: White
Religion: Scientology
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation: Disputed
Skrillex Body Statistics:
Weight in Pounds: 141 lbs
Weight in Kilogram: 64 kg
Height in Feet: 5′ 4½”
Height in Meters: 1.64 m
Body Build/Type: Average
Chest: 39 in (99 cm)
Biceps: 14 in (35.5 cm)
Waist: 33 in (84 cm)
Shoe Size: 9 (US)
Skrillex Family Details:
Father: Scott Moore
Mother: Francis Moore
Spouse/Wife: Unmarried
Children: No
Siblings: Bobby Duque (Younger Brother) (Music Producer)
Skrillex Education:
He attended a boarding school in the Mojave Desert in California and started being home schooled at age 14 after being bullied.
Music Groups: From First to Last, Jack Ü (Since 2013), Dog Blood (Since 2012)
Skrillex Facts:
*Born on January 15, 1988 in Highland Park, Los Angeles, California, he grew up in Northeast Los Angeles and in Northern California.
*Former frontman of post-hardcore rock band From First to Last.
*One-half of the electronic duo Jack U.
*He released his debut extended play, Gypsyhook, on April 7, 2009, through Atlantic Records as Sonny Moore.
*His third EP, Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites, peaked at number 49 on the Billboard 200 and receiving an award for Best Dance/Electronica Album at the 54th Grammy Awards.
*He was named MTV’s Electronic Dance Music Artist of the Year in 2011.
*He won two Grammy Awards in 2012 for his widely popular track “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.”
*He won three Grammy Awards in 2013 for the album Bangarang, including one for “Promises,” which he recorded with Nero.
*He owns a record label called OWSLA.
*He dated artist and singer Ellie Goulding from February 2012 to October 2012.
*Visit his official website: www.skrillex.com
*Follow him on SoundCloud and Instagram.