Skrillex(Sonny John Moore) Bio, Affair, Single, Net Worth, Ethnicity, Wiki

Skrillex(Sonny John Moore): Biography in Details

Who is Skrillex?

Skrillex is an American record producer, DJ, musician, singer, and songwriter. He is known for his album Recess.

He used to be a member of a band From First to Last.

Skrillex: Age, Family, Siblings, Ethnicity

He was born Sonny John Moore on Jan 15, 1998. His birthplace is Los Angeles, California, United States. His both biological and adopted parents are Scientologists.

At the age of 15, he knows that he is adopted. His father is Scott Moore and his mother Francis Moore died in June 2015.

Skrillex holds caucasian ethnicity. There is no information about his siblings.

In which school did Skrillex attend?

Skrillex attended elementary school at the age of 2. Then from age 9-to 10, he joined boarding school in the Mojave Desert.

At the age of 12, Skrillex attended a private academy school specializing in arts. But due to bullying, he left school at the age of 14 and after that, he was homeschooled. But after knowing about the adoption, he left homeschooling too.

Skrillex: Professional Life, Career

Skrillex was interested in music from childhood. He joined an American post-hardcore band From First to Last in 2004 as a lead singer. This group’s other members are guitarist Matt Good, rhythm guitarist Travis Richter, bassist Matt Manning, and drummer Derek Bloom.

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Skrillex released two albums with this group before leaving in 2007. His first album Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count came out in 2004, and the second album Heroine was released in 2006.

This musician is also part of groups like Dog Blood and Jack U. His released EPs are Gypsyhook (2009), My Name is Skrillex (2010),  Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites (2010), Bangarang (2011), and more.

His debut and only studio album Recess was released on March 18, 2014. On July 18, 2019, Skrillex released a two-track EP titled Show Tracks and Mumbai Power.

Awards and Nominations

Year Title Results
2012 Best New Artist (Grammy Awards) Won
2013 Best Dance Recordings (Grammy Awards) Won
2017 Album of the Year (Grammy Awards) Nominated
2017 Favorite EDM Artist (Kids Choice Awards) Nominated
2012 Best Visual Effects (MTV Video Music Awards) Won
2017 Single of the Year (Electronic Music Awards) Nominated
2013 Annie Awards Won

How much is the net worth of Skrillex?

As of 2022, this talented musician has an estimated net worth of $50 million. From his YouTube channel, his estimated yearly earnings are between $90.7K – $1.5M US.

In addition, according to sources, he charges $15 million per show.

The American singers plus musicians make earnings between $38k-$200k US.

Body Measurements

Skrillex has dark brown eyes and black hair. His height is 5 ft 5 inches with a weight of 64 kg. He wears glasses and his head is half-shaven.

His chest size is 39 inches, his Biceps’size is 14 inches, and his waist size is 33 inches.

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Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Skrillex has had a Twitter account since Jan 2009 with over 6.37 million followers. His Instagram has over 8.9 million followers with over 356 posts.

Moreover, his Facebook account has around 10.8 million followers. He also has a website and a YouTube channel that has more than 19.1M subscribers and was created in April 2010.

Skrillex(Sonny John Moore)’s Birthday Dates

Year Date Day
2024 January Monday
2025 January Wednesday
2026 January Thursday
2027 January Friday
2028 January Saturday

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