50 Fun Facts About Avicii

What was Avicii's real name?

Tim Berg was actually one of his early aliases; Anton Körberg is his actor half-brother.

In which city was Avicii born?

His mother is the actress Anki Lidén; he started mixing in his bedroom at eight.

What does the word Avicii's name is derived from mean, according to him?

He picked it because his real name was already taken on Myspace.

Which software did the teenager teach himself on, using a pirated copy?

He posted remixes to forums at 16 under the name 'Timberman'.

Which 2011 single launched Avicii into the mainstream?

It topped the charts in Hungary, Norway and Sweden and earned a Grammy nomination.

Which singer sampled 'Fade into Darkness' without credit on her single 'Collide', sparking a dispute?

It was settled out of court and the song became a joint release.

Which David Guetta collaboration earned Avicii his first Grammy nomination?

It was up for Best Dance Recording in 2012; his breakthrough single was nominated the following year.

Avicii became the first DJ to headline which New York venue in September 2012?

He previewed 'Stay with You', his collaboration with Mike Posner, that night.

Which collaboration with Nicky Romero gave Avicii his first UK number one?

Swedish singer Noonie Bao provides the vocals; it hit number one in February 2013.

What was the 'Avicii X You' project?

All proceeds went to his anti-hunger charity.

Which two ex-ABBA members co-wrote the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 anthem with Avicii?

It was performed for the first time in the Malmö final in May 2013.

Who sings on 'Wake Me Up'?

The bluegrass-tinged debut at Ultra 2013 baffled the crowd, then the song went to number one in over 20 countries.

What was Avicii's 2013 debut album called?

Released in September 2013, it deliberately mixed EDM with soul, funk, folk and country.

Whose 'Blurred Lines' did 'Wake Me Up' overtake as the UK's fastest-selling single of 2013?

It sold 267,000 copies in its first week.

'Wake Me Up' was the first song to pass what Spotify milestone in February 2014?

It stayed Spotify's most-streamed song for 506 days until Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud' overtook it.

Which bluegrass singer provides the vocals on 'Hey Brother'?

Best known as the singing voice of George Clooney in O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Which Coldplay song did Avicii co-write and co-produce, playing the piano parts himself?

His involvement in Hymn for the Weekend two years later was described by his team as 'very minor'.

Avicii co-produced the official anthem of which sporting event, alongside Carlos Santana and Wyclef Jean?

'Dar um Jeito (We Will Find a Way)' was performed at the closing ceremony in Brazil.

Which Nile Rodgers fundraiser saw Avicii perform 'Lay Me Down' with Adam Lambert?

Lambert sings and Rodgers plays guitar on the released track.

Which two tracks did Avicii produce for Madonna's 2015 album?

He had remixed her 'Girl Gone Wild' for Ultra 2012.

Which Robbie Williams collaboration was the first single from Stories?

'The Nights' debuted the same month exclusively on the video game FIFA 15.

Which fellow DJ co-produced 'Waiting for Love'?

Simon Aldred of Cherry Ghost sings on it.

Whose version of 'Feeling Good' did Avicii rework in 2015?

The song was written in 1964 by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse.

Where did Avicii rank on Forbes's list of the highest-paid DJs of 2015?

With earnings of about $19 million.

Which brand's global campaign song, 'Taste the Feeling', did Avicii make with Conrad Sewell in 2016?

It became the theme for the company's UEFA Euro 2016 campaign.

In which year did Avicii announce his retirement from touring?

He cited health concerns and played his final show that August in Ibiza.

Where did Avicii play his final show, on 28 August 2016?

Netflix released the performance in 2024 as Avicii: My Last Show.

Which illness put Avicii in a New York hospital for 11 days in 2012?

Caused by excessive drinking; the opioids prescribed for the pain led to addiction.

Which two organs did Avicii have removed in 2014?

He entered a rehabilitation facility the following year.

Who sings on 'Without You' and 'Lonely Together' from the 2017 EP Avīci (01)?

Both songs charted at one and three in Sweden; Ora later called him a friend who changed her life.

What was the 2017 documentary directed by Levan Tsikurishvili called?

It chronicles his retirement and depicts management pressure to keep touring; I'm Tim followed in 2024.

Where did Avicii die on 20 April 2018?

He was on holiday at an estate owned by the Omani royal family; his family's open letter led outlets to report suicide.

How old was Avicii when he died?

He was born in September 1989.

What was the title of Avicii's posthumous 2019 album?

'SOS' was the lead single, and all proceeds went to the foundation set up in his name.

Which Chris Martin co-write, begun during the Stories sessions, was finally a single from Tim?

Its video used clips of Avicii on holiday in Madagascar after his retirement.

What is the name of the rhythm video game released in 2019 featuring 25 of his songs?

The Guardian gave it four stars and called it 'an immersive musical tribute'.

Which Kygo collaboration, first performed at Ultra 2016, was released in January 2020?

A 'Tim's 2016 Ibiza Version' finally came out in February 2025.

Which certification did 'Wake Me Up' receive from the RIAA in June 2020?

Diamond means ten million units in the US.

Where were Avicii's remains buried after his June 2018 funeral?

The service itself was held at Skogskyrkogården; a public memorial followed in November.

Which Swedish producers did Avicii name as his earliest sound influences?

He also credited Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso, Swedish House Mafia and Daft Punk for his production.

Which touring event did Avicii headline in Australia in 2013 alongside The Prodigy and The Stone Roses?

He followed it with his first South American tour.

Which charity did Avicii and his manager start in 2011, raising $1 million for Feeding America?

Proceeds from the Avicii X You project went there too.

Which Stockholm venue was renamed in his honour in May 2021?

Tribute concerts have been held there, including 'Together for a Better Day' in December 2023.

Which 2010 single reached the top 20 in Belgium, France, the Netherlands and the UK?

It arrived a year before 'Levels' turned him into a global star.

Which video game exclusively debuted Avicii's track 'The Nights' in September 2014?

EA Sports made the announcement; the song became one of his most streamed tracks after his death.

Which Swedish singer provides the vocals on Avicii's 2012 single 'Silhouettes'?

The track reached number four on both the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart and Belgium's Ultratop chart.

What was the name of Avicii's podcast, on which he premiered tracks such as 'Broken Arrows'?

'Broken Arrows', featuring Zac Brown, aired on episode 37 in July 2015 ahead of the album Stories.

What was the profession of Avicii's mother, Anki Lidén?

His father Klas ran an office supply business and later helped open the Avicii Experience museum in Stockholm.

Under what username did the teenage Bergling share music on the Laidback Luke forum?

He used the forum to ask other members whether they liked his early productions.

At which festival did the documentary Avicii – I'm Tim premiere in June 2024?

Netflix paired it with Avicii: My Last Show, a recording of his final Ibiza performance from August 2016.