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Desiring more than just industry success, Bergling also set off on “House for Hunger,” a 2012 American tour that donated its proceeds to combating food insecurity worldwide.
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In 2011 he released the dance anthem ‘Levels’ under the name “Avicii,” breaking ground as one of the first electronic music tracks to climb the Pop charts. By 16, he was mixing tunes in his bedroom, and began writing uplifting, melodic electronic music soon after. From 60s soul to 80s glam-rock, multi-genre musical experiences played an important role in his upbringing. On this day in 1989, Tim Bergling was born into a family of creatives in Stockholm, Sweden. Today’s video Doodle, set to one of his most iconic tracks “Wake Me Up,” celebrates his 32nd birthday and honors his legacy as one of the first artists to elevate electronic dance music to mainstream global success. Whether blaring from speakers of a music festival mainstage or into the headphones of millions of listeners worldwide, the music of Swedish superstar DJ, producer, songwriter, and humanitarian Tim Bergling-known best by his stage name Avicii-is widely considered to have forever altered the trajectory of the Pop genre.