Avey Tare

Avey Tare
Portner performing with Animal Collective, 2009
Portner performing with Animal Collective, 2009
Background information
Birth nameDavid Michael Portner[1]
Born (1979-04-24) April 24, 1979 (age 45)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.[2]
Years active1995–present
LabelsPaw Tracks, FatCat Records, Domino Recording Company, Mistletone, Catsup Plate, St. Ives, UAAR,
Websiteaveytare.com

David Michael Portner (born April 24, 1979), also known by his moniker Avey Tare, is a musician and songwriter who co-founded the American experimental pop band Animal Collective. He has released four solo albums, as well as four collaborative albums with Panda Bear (Noah Lennox) three of which were later retroactively classified under Animal Collective's discography.

  1. ^ Zisser, David (April 1, 2014). "Guitarist Avey Tare dabbles in Slasher Flicks". The Temple News. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  2. ^ Thomas, Fred (n.d.). "Avey Tare". Billboard.