Musician
The Resume
(January 17, 1969- )
Born in Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands
Birth name is Tijs Michiel Verwest
Founder of Black Hole Recordings (1997)
Officer of the Order of Orange Nassau (2004)
De Grootste Nederlander’s #40 citizen of all time (2004)
Studio CDs include ‘In My Memory,’ ‘Just Be’ and ‘Elements of Life’
Mixes include the ‘In Search of Sunrise’ and ‘Magik’ series
Singles include ‘Battleship Grey,’ ‘Suburban Train,’ ‘Urban Train,’ ‘Just Be,’ ‘Love Comes Again,’ ‘Adagio for Strings’ ‘In the Dark’ and ‘Sweet Things’
Hosts ‘Tiesto’s Club Life’ on Radio 538 (vijf-drie-acht) Netherlands
Why he might be annoying
He is known by multiple nicknames (including Allure).
In the (in)appropriate light, he resembles Jack Webb.
His nickname contains a dieresis above the ‘e.’
Among club fans, a nasty legend developed that he drank more than 30 cases of Red Bull within 24 hours.
His constant touring ruined his chances at a wedding he really wanted.
Why he might not be annoying
His childhood nickname served as the basis for his alias.
He did a live performance at the Athens Olympic Games (2004), making him the first DJ to perform at an opening ceremony.
Most of his live shows – lasting six hours or more – feature no other DJ’s or performing acts.
He received three consecutive #1 DJ billings by DJ Magazine (2002–2004), making this claim on his website legit.
He was named the official ambassador for Dance4Life (April 2006).
His radio program airs on a station that only started out in 1992.
Credit: Cool It All Right?
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Year In Review:
For 2010, as of last week, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
For 2009, Out of 22 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
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