Andrew VanWyngarden was an influential American musician, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of MGMT. Born on February 1, 1983 in Columbia, Missouri, he rose to fame with the release of MGMT’s debut album. oracular wonders2007.
The album features hit singles such as pretend time and inductancewhich earned critical acclaim and commercial success. VanWyngarden’s unique sound blended elements of psychedelic rock and pop, earning MGMT a reputation as pioneers of the neo-psychedelic genre.
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- Full name: Andrew Wells VanWyngarden
- Date of birth: February 1, 1983
- Age: 41 years old
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Columbia, Missouri, USA
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Musician, songwriter
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Parents: Bruce VanWyngarden (father)
- Siblings: Not applicable
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: N/A
- Religion: Not applicable
- Race: Caucasian
- Net worth: $14 million
early life and education
Andrew VanWyngarden, 41, was born on February 1, 1983 in Columbia, Missouri, and grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. He grew up in a musically appreciative family; his father, Bruce VanWyngarden, was the editor of an alternative newspaper memphis flyers.
Andrew has loved nature and music since he was a child. He fondly recalls fishing, camping and attending YMCA outdoor activities with his father. His musical journey began in seventh grade when he received a Les Paul guitar. Influenced by his parents’ collection of artists such as Neil Young and Bob Dylan, Andrew began to seriously explore music.
In high school, he formed a band flash penis Writing parody songs with his friend Dan Treharne. Later he joined another band called accidentally mixed instarring future MGMT guitarist Hank Sullivant.
Van Wingarden attended Wesleyan University, where he studied music and met his future bandmate Ben Goldwasser. Their friendship and shared musical interests led to MGMT December 2002. Initially, Andrew considered pursuing the natural sciences, but turned his attention to music after they collaborated.
personal life
Andrew VanWyngarden was romantically involved with two public figures: Camille Rowe (2012-2013) and Fabiola Gatti (2009-2010). Rumors about other relationships also exist but have not been confirmed.
Profession
His career took off with the founding of VanWyngarden MGMT at Wesleyan University. Their debut album, oracular wonders (2007), received significant attention for their innovative sound and catchy melodies. Play singles as pretend time, inductanceand children It received critical acclaim and solidified MGMT’s position in the music industry.
The band has since released several critically acclaimed albums, including congratulations (2010), MGMT (2013), little dark ages (2018), and loss of life (2024). VanWyngarden’s work with MGMT is known for its experimental sound, blending psychedelic influences with modern pop.
Outside of MGMT, Andrew also works on side projects. he collaborates with kevin barnes montreal in a file called Lightning Fang and released personal music under this name Gentle Dom,include Fanta series EP 2020. He also contributed such contributions as i just knew Score a movie Soul of Akasha. Additionally, he hosts a radio show called time passes on WYXR.
net worth
Andrew VanWyngarden’s net worth is estimated at $14 million, largely due to his success with MGMT and various music projects.
social media
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discography
with MGMT
- oracular wonders (2007)
- congratulations (2010)
- MGMT (2013)
- little dark ages (2018)
- loss of life (2024)
Solo as Gentle Dom
