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Also known as Tim Bergling, Tim Berg, Tom Hangs, Timberman

Tim Bergling (8 September 1989 – 20 April 2018), known professionally as Avicii, was a Swedish DJ, remixer, and record producer. His musical style was primarily pop-oriented house music, and he is an influence on many artists. Several music publications have credited Avicii as one of the DJs who took electronic music to Top 40 radio in the early 2010s. He is considered one of the most popular and successful electronic dance music (EDM) genre artists of all time.

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Avicii was a Swedish DJ, remixer, and record producer (1989–2018) who became one of the most successful electronic dance music artists of all time by bringing pop-oriented house music to mainstream radio in the early 2010s. His work significantly influenced the electronic music genre and helped establish EDM as a major force in popular music.

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Person · Open Library

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  • Avicii Oversized Hardcover
  • Avicii
  • Hey Brother
  • Wake Me up! Sheet Music

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Acting · Stockholm, Sweden

Tim Bergling (8 September 1989 – April 20 2018), better known by his stage name Avicii, was a Swedish musician, DJ, remixer and record producer.

Known for

  • Avicii - I'm Tim — Self (archive footage)2024
  • Avicii - My Last Show — Self (archive footage)2024
  • Avicii Tribute Concert - In Loving Memory of Tim Bergling — Self (archive footage)2019
  • Avicii: True Stories — Self2017
  • This Was Tomorrow — Self2015
  • Nile Rodgers: Secrets of a Hitmaker — Self2015
  • Avicii live in The Park — DJ/Producer2015
  • Avicii on Tour — Himself2013
  • Avicii - Live at the iTunes festival London2013
  • Tomorrowland: 2012 (Official After Movie) — Self2012

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
Sweden
Active from
1989
Active to
2018
dance-popedmelectro houseelectronicelectropopfestival progressive house

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
3,400,885
Total plays
114,259,905

Tags

HouseelectronicdanceProgressive Houseelectro house

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Tim Bergling (8 September 1989 – 20 April 2018), known professionally as Avicii, was a Swedish DJ, remixer, and record producer. He began posting remixes on electronic music forums at age 16, which led to his first record deal. He gained international recognition in 2011 with the single "Levels". His debut studio album, "True" (2013), combined electronic music with elements of multiple genres and received generally positive reviews, reaching the top 10 in over 15 countries and topping several international charts. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Avicii">Read more on Last.fm</a>

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Avicii in 2014
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Tim Bergling
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Stockholm, Sweden
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Suicide
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Muscat, Oman
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Hedvig Eleonora Church, Stockholm
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2006–2018
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Official website

Avicii – Official site

Tim created music that brought people together with timeless memories from all over the world.

avicii.com

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Official website
avicii.com
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Avicii
birth name
Tim Bergling
pseudonym
Timberman
date of birth
1989-09-08
start of work period
2006-00-00
end of work period
2018-00-00
date of death
2018-04-20
social media followers
21300000
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Article

32 sections
Contents
  • Life and career
  • 1989–2010: Early life and career
  • 2011–2013: "Levels"
  • 2013–2014: ''True''
  • 2014–2015: ''Stories''
  • 2016: Retirement from touring
  • 2017–2018: ''Avīci (01)'' and ''Avicii: True Stories''
  • Posthumous releases and tribute activities
  • Artistry
  • Influences
  • Musical style
  • Philanthropy
  • Personal life
  • Relationships
  • Health
  • Death
  • Tributes
  • From fellow musicians
  • Other tributes
  • Legacy
  • Music innovation
  • Mental health awareness
  • Museum
  • Filmography
  • Discography
  • Concert tours
  • Awards and nominations
  • In popular culture
  • See also
  • Notes
  • References
  • External links

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