Tiësto - DJ, Record Producer
Age: 57
Country: Netherlands Occupations:
DJ, Record Producer
Tiësto, born Tijs Michiel Verwest, is a globally famous Dutch DJ and record producer. He is considered one of the pioneers of electronic dance music (EDM) and was instrumental in bringing trance music to the mainstream in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
He is known for his electrifying live performances, including being the first DJ to perform a solo concert in a stadium and the first to perform live at an Olympic Games Opening Ceremony (Athens 2004).
Over his career, his style has evolved from pure trance to a broader mix of electro house, pop-infused EDM, and commercial house music. His major hits include "Adagio for Strings," "Traffic," "Red Lights," and "The Business." He is a highly influential figure in dance music and has won numerous awards, often being cited as one of the greatest DJs of all time.