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New York, United States (2001 – present)

Andrew W.K. was born Andrew Wilkes-Krier in Stanford, California in 1979, before moving to Michigan at age 4. He began piano lessons promptly at age 5, studying at The University Of Michigan School Of Music Pedagogy program. By his early teens Andrew had already exhibited great enthusiasm and talent for both music and the visual arts. He spent his high school years playing drums and keyboard in an almost endless variety of short-lived, but passionate groups, all centered in southeast Michigan’s explosive cultural scene. By the age of 17, Andrew had graduated from high school - one year early - in an effort to dedicate all his time to his creative endeavors. He was accepted to The School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago, but instead chose to move to New York City in 1997, at age 18, to pursue his vision alone.

Upon arriving in New York, Andrew found odd jobs in art galleries, department stores, avant-garde fashion boutiques, selling opera tickets, and as a gumball machine salesman; anything to support his real interest: making the most exciting music he could. He pursued this goal day and night, putting all of his abilities and resources into the writing and recording of his own material. Shortening his name from Andrew Wilkes-Krier to Andrew W.K., he set out on a mission to get his music heard not only in New York, but also around the world. Without a band or even a partner, Andrew began performing solo concerts anywhere he could get them.

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Ackibear wrote:
yesterday morning

I partied hard for the first time in ages last night thanks to Mr. W.K. Thank you, you legend.

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theprogdoctor wrote:
Friday evening

Funny story, I got into Andrew W.K. because of the band Obituary. Their drummer (Donald Tardy) was W.K.'s drummer for the first two albums and that is how I heard of Andrew W.K. In a related note, during his SNL appearance, you can see D.T. wearing an Obituary shirt.

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DetoxScission wrote:
Friday evening

Correction, he should only have one related artist, and it should be "PARTY!" [2]

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Ackibear wrote:
Friday afternoon

6 by my count.

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pilchardz wrote:
Friday morning

how many songs does he have with the word 'party' in it?

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derpsichord wrote:
Wednesday morning

Before Andrew WK I partied soft. Thanks, man.

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Nic33rd wrote:
7 days ago

He's Back!

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max_hf wrote:
8 days ago

Steev Mike?

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Ackibear wrote:
9 days ago

"He is my Jesus. He partied for my sins." I lol'd. Nice one.

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Pentfixion wrote:
10 days ago

TEAR IT UP TEAR IT UP TEAR IT UP TEAR IT UP TEAR IT UP TEAR IT UP ALL NIGHT

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theprogdoctor wrote:
11 days ago

He partied for my sins.

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theprogdoctor wrote:
11 days ago

He is my Jesus.

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Dyko2099 wrote:
11 days ago

Wow, I am surprised that the bio doesn't include what he had for breakfast yesterday (the answer is "Party!". Always.)

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Dyko2099 wrote:
11 days ago

Correction, he should only have one related artist, and it should be "PARTY!"

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Kinga_Vicious wrote:
13 days ago

Agreed.

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Ackibear wrote:
14 days ago

BEST DISPLAY PICTURE EVER.

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Shootan wrote:
14 days ago

THIS IS FOR YOU

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Ackibear wrote:
15 days ago

After owning Close Calls for more than 2 years, I finally watched the DVD that came with it. It's mostly just him walking around Manhattan talking about the city, and the recording of the album. (Also, he tells you about when he was mugged?!)

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Ackibear wrote:
18 days ago

He should have only one related artist, and it should be himself.

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PitaDauphin wrote:
19 days ago

the related artists are ridiculous

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