Andrew W.K.

Andrew W.K.
Wilkes-Krier performing in 2018
Wilkes-Krier performing in 2018
Background information
Birth nameAndrew Fetterly Wilkes-Krier
Born (1979-05-09) May 9, 1979 (age 45)[1]
Stanford, California, U.S.
OriginAnn Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • motivational speaker
  • actor
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • keyboards
  • guitar
  • bass
  • drums
DiscographyAndrew W.K. discography
Years active1993–present
Labels
Spouse(s)
Cherie Lily
(m. 2008; div. 2019)

(m. 2023)

Andrew Fetterly Wilkes-Krier (born May 9, 1979), known professionally as Andrew W.K., is an American singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer and motivational speaker. He is known for his combination of rock, metal and pop music and anthemic songs about partying.[6][2] Raised in Michigan, Wilkes-Krier began his musical career in the mid-1990s. He performed in a number of local bands before eventually moving to New York, where he produced his first recordings under the Andrew W.K. moniker.

After gaining initial attention with the 2000 EP Girls Own Juice, Wilkes-Krier rose to prominence with the release of his debut studio album I Get Wet in November 2001. In the years following its release, he has undertaken a number of other musical and non-musical ventures including television and radio work, motivational speaking and writing.

  1. ^ Friedman, David (May 14, 2004). "Steev Mike: Rock's charismatic live wire". The News-Times. Danbury.
  2. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference Bio was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "Andrew W.K. Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  4. ^ Valentine, Simon (September 5, 2021). "Andrew W.K. – God Is Partying (Album Review)". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
  5. ^ "Andrew W.K. takes us to a different kind of rager in God Is Partying". The A.V. Club. September 10, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  6. ^ Mojica, Frank (July 27, 2010). "YouTube Live: Andrew W.K. at the Gathering of the Juggalos". Consequence. Retrieved May 29, 2023.