Andrew W.K.
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. 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.
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Wilkes-Krier performing in 2018 | |
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| Birth name | Andrew Fetterly Wilkes-Krier |
| Born | May 9, 1979 Stanford, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Discography | Andrew W.K. discography |
| Years active | 1993–present |
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Cherie Lily
(m. 2008; div. 2019) |
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.