Andrew VanWyngarden Bio, Family, Relationship, Salary & Net Worth

Andrew VanWyngarden is popular as a rock singer, performer, and songwriter. He is the co-founder, lead vocalist, and guitar player of the neo-psychedelic rock band MGMT. Andrew was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist back in 2010. Moreover, he has also worked on the projects like Bikki Fang with Montreal’s Kevin Barnes.

He is an uncanny knack for producing pop music. VanWyngarden also worked for the surf film, Spirit of Akashafor which he had given a solo title track named, I Just Knew. To know about his early life and personal details, read the whole article.

Andrew’s Bio

Andrew VanWyngarden was born on February 1, 1983, in Columbia, Missouri, the United States of America. VanWyngarden spent his childhood in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended Lausanne Collegiate School and White Station High School from where he finished his schooling. He was part of Accidental Mersh while in high school. Moreover, he studied music at Wesleyan University where he met Ben Goldwasser who was later a part of his band MGMT.

Talking about his family background, his father’s name is Bruce Vanwyngarden, an editor of the alternative newspaper Memphis Flyer. He used to attend outdoor family programs, like canoeing, camping, and fishing. However, the details of his mother and siblings are yet to come.

Girlfriend and Affairs

Some sources said that he was engaged in at least three relations previously. The 38 years old songwriter had dated Fabiola Gatti for one year(2009-2010). His name has also linked with Camille Rowe as they were spotted in many public places in 2012. He ended with Camille in 2013. Also, rumors have been spread that he was in a relationship with Zoë Kravitz back in 2008.

Fast forwarded to 2021, the rock band MGMT singer is believed to be single. It is because he doesn’t discuss his private life and affairs in the media.

Career

He debuted as a songwriter and vocalist for the rock band Methyl Guanine Methyl Transferase commonly known as MGMT. The group has released two albums and is currently working on the third protect. They signed with Columbia Records in 2006. He has received two Grammy Nominations for the band.

Andrew gave his presence in a documentary movie named The Heart is a Drum Machine. He also released a cover song, I am Alive.  He has given so many hit songs with MGMT. Some of his hits include Pursuit Of Happiness by Kid Cudi, Time To Pretend, Kids, Electric Feel, and so on.

What’s His Net Worth?

The 38 years old rock singer has a net worth of $14 million. His main source of income came from the Band, MGMT as a co-founder and a lead singer. Besides, he also earns royalty from his hit songs over the decades.

At present, he performs at live concerts in different countries and makes impressive earnings. He also performs as a DJ sometimes which adds some portion to his net worth. Jon Risinger, Kathryn Gallagher, and Naomi Judd are some popular musicians.