Tiësto
DJ
Born Tijs Michael Verwest, this Dutch House DJ and producer released the #1 album Elements of Life in 2007. He was nominated for a Grammy in 2008 for Best Electronic/Dance album.
He began to establish himself as a DJ while playing for a local club called The Spock.
A noted humanitarian, he was involved in raising funds for 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami relief.
In December 2017, he became engaged to model Annika Backes. They married in September 2019. He was previously engaged to model Monique Spronk, but the couple eventually split in 2008.
BT wrote and performed on Elements of Life.