Sonny Moore
Sonny Moore (A.K.A Skrillex), born January 15, 1988 is an American electronic musician and song writer. Raised in Northeast Los Angeles and Northern California, Moore joined the American post-hardcore band From First To Last as Lead Singer in 2004, and recorded two studio albums with the band(Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count, 2004, and Heroine, 2006) before leaving to pursue a solo career in 2007. He began touring as a solo artist in late 2007 after recruiting a new band lineup, Moore joined Alternative Press Tour to support bands such as All Time Low and The Rocket Summer, and appeared on the cover of Alternative Press' annual "100 Bands You Need To Know" issue.
After releasing Gypsyhook EP in 2009, Moore was scheduled to record his debut studio album, Bells, with producer Noah Shain. However, he ceased production of the album and began performing under the name Skrillex. After releasing the "My Name Is Skrillex EP" for free download on his official MySpace page, he released the "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites EP" in late-2010 and "More Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites EP" in mid-2011. both have since become moderate commercial successes. On November 30, 2011, he was nominated for a total of five Grammy Awards at the 54th Grammy Awards, including "Best New Artist" and won three "Best Dance/Electronica Album," "Best Dance Recording," and "Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical". On December 5, 2011, the BBC Announced he had been nominated for their Sound of 2012 poll. On December 12, 2011, he was also named MTV's Electronic Dance Music Artist of the Year.
Skrillex's Accomplishments;
1. He recorded two albums in 2004.
2. He began solo career in 2007.
3. He created the Gypsehook EP in 2009.
4. Created the "My Name Is Skrillex EP."
5. Released the "Scary Monster and Nice Sprites" EP in late 2010.
6. Released "More Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" EP in mid-2011.
7. October 30, 2011 he was nominated for five Grammy Awards at the 54th Grammy Awards.
8. December 5, 2011, BBC announced he had been nominated for their Sound of 2012 poll.
9. December 12, 2011, he was named MTV's Electronic Dance Music Artist of the Year.
2. He began solo career in 2007.
3. He created the Gypsehook EP in 2009.
4. Created the "My Name Is Skrillex EP."
5. Released the "Scary Monster and Nice Sprites" EP in late 2010.
6. Released "More Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites" EP in mid-2011.
7. October 30, 2011 he was nominated for five Grammy Awards at the 54th Grammy Awards.
8. December 5, 2011, BBC announced he had been nominated for their Sound of 2012 poll.
9. December 12, 2011, he was named MTV's Electronic Dance Music Artist of the Year.