- Born
- Birth nameTijs Michiel Verwest
- Height6′ 1½″ (1.87 m)
- Longevity depends on evolution.
In 1994, Tijs Verwest donned his pseudonym: Tiësto. Today, the DJ and dance music producer is a GRAMMY® Award-winning, platinum-certified, international icon.
He is the only artist to ever hold the titles of "The Greatest DJ of All Time" courtesy of Mixmag, "#1 DJ" according to Rolling Stone, and "The Godfather of EDM" as proclaimed by Billboard. After making history in 2004 as the first DJ to open the Olympic Games, he remains a sought-after headliner everywhere from Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra, to Tomorrowland. From his high-profile residency at Hakkasan to his crossover success, Tiësto created the blueprint that defines what it means to be a success in today's dance music world.
Despite his sonic evolution, he says he has never lost his connection with the crowd. "I grew up being a real DJ, so I have the ability to feel the audience reacting to what I'm playing. I can grab them and take them on a journey. That's why I've been around for so long."
Tiësto has ushered dance music into one new era after another. He began as an originator of the genre known as "trance," but bringing an entire genre into the global spotlight wasn't enough. His music evolved from Progressive House to more club-centric hits, and now to an exciting new blend of radio-ready dance music.
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- Sphere shaped neon lit DJ box
- First ever DJ to give a solo stadium concert.
- First ever DJ to perform at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games (2004).
- His remix of Delerium featuring Sarah McLachlan's 'Silence' was the first house track ever broadcast on daytime radio in North America.
- The first DJ in the world to sell out a solo stadium event for over 25,000 people.
- In 2008 he was nominated for Best Electronic/Dance Album at Grammy Awards for the album Elements of Life.
- I was playing a gig in Greece in September 2003 and this guy walks up to me and says, 'Hey Tiesto I just heard you play; you're amazing. I want you to play at the opening ceremony of the Olympics.' I looked at him, like, 'Sure pal!'
- I love performing in the U.K. Everyone is always up for it and brings all their energy to the dance floor.
- Most people went to dance shows, but it was basically a table and a DJ playing and not really a spectacular thing. I brought the whole production with the effects - the best sound, the best lighting to blow the fans away.
- DJs are the new rock stars.
- I love playing FIFA on my PlayStation!
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