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From Sonny Moore to Skrillex: A Musical Evolution
Skrillex, born Sonny John Moore on January 15, 1988, has become a household name in the world of Electronic Dance Music (EDM). As of 2023, Skrillex is 35 years old, but his impact on the music industry far exceeds his age. Let’s dive into the fascinating journey of this talented artist and explore how he transformed from Sonny Moore to the iconic Skrillex we know today.
Early Years and Musical Beginnings
Growing up in Northeast Los Angeles, Sonny Moore’s passion for music began at an early age. He attended various schools, including a private academy in the Forest Hills area of Los Angeles. It was during his time at elementary school that Moore first discovered his love for music, particularly guitar.
As a teenager, Moore became involved in the local punk and emo scene. He played guitar for several bands and attended numerous punk gigs, honing his skills and developing his musical taste. This early exposure to different genres would later influence his unique sound as Skrillex.
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Skrillex: Biography and Origins of the Dubstep Producer
This artist successfully made the move from hardcore to dance floor. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re taking a look at the musical origins of Skrillex.
Growing Up
Sonny John Moore was born January 15th, 1988 and raised in San Francisco, California. When he was 12, his family moved back to his birthplace of Los Angeles where he spent a few years attending a performing arts school. In his mid-teens, he dropped out and learned he was adopted.
Musical Interests
During this period, Moore also frequented underground punk rock concerts and electro club raves. These two styles later influenced his musical career.
From First to Last
In 2004, he auditioned to be a guitarist for the post-hardcore band From First to Last, but was recruited as lead singer instead. Their full-length debut, Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count, dropped that same year. That metal, hardcore punk and emo effort placed within the top twenty of the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.
Second Album
Following several successful tours, Fr •
Skrillex
Skrillex
Skrillex in 2012
Birth name Sonny John Moore Born (1988-01-15) January 15, 1988 (age 37) Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Occupation(s) DJ, music producer, guitarist, singer Instruments Vocals, bass, turntables, drum machine, synthesiser, sampler, sequencer, personal computer Years active 2002–present Labels Atlantic, Big Beat, mau5trap, OWSLA Website www.skrillex.com/de
Sonny John Moore (born 15 January 1988) is an Americanelectronic musicproducer, DJ and singer-songwriter. He is better known by his stage name, Skrillex.
Career
[change | change source]Early career
[change | change source]Moore started his first band when he was 13, which was called The Riots. He also started a second band called Hazel-rah. He joined the band "From First to Last" in 2004 when he was 16. Moore left "From First to Last" in 2007 and announced that he would be starting a solo career. He also dropped out of school at a young age.
Production career
[change | change source]He was signed by deadmau5 t
Skrillex: Biography and Origins of the Dubstep Producer
Growing Up
Sonny John Moore was born January 15th, 1988 and raised in San Francisco, California. When he was 12, his family moved back to his birthplace of Los Angeles where he spent a few years attending a performing arts school. In his mid-teens, he dropped out and learned he was adopted.
Musical Interests
During this period, Moore also frequented underground punk rock concerts and electro club raves. These two styles later influenced his musical career.
From First to Last
In 2004, he auditioned to be a guitarist for the post-hardcore band From First to Last, but was recruited as lead singer instead. Their full-length debut, Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count, dropped that same year. That metal, hardcore punk and emo effort placed within the top twenty of the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.
Second Album
Following several successful tours, Fr
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Skrillex
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Skrillex in 2012 | |
| Birth name | Sonny John Moore |
| Born | (1988-01-15) January 15, 1988 (age 37) |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | DJ, music producer, guitarist, singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, bass, turntables, drum machine, synthesiser, sampler, sequencer, personal computer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Atlantic, Big Beat, mau5trap, OWSLA |
| Website | www.skrillex.com/de |
Sonny John Moore (born 15 January 1988) is an Americanelectronic musicproducer, DJ and singer-songwriter. He is better known by his stage name, Skrillex.
Career
[change | change source]Early career
[change | change source]Moore started his first band when he was 13, which was called The Riots. He also started a second band called Hazel-rah. He joined the band "From First to Last" in 2004 when he was 16. Moore left "From First to Last" in 2007 and announced that he would be starting a solo career. He also dropped out of school at a young age.
Production career
[change | change source]He was signed by deadmau5 t
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