Beck

Date of Birth: July 8, 1970

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Beck Hansen, known mononymously as Beck, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, recognized for his eclectic style and experimental sound. Born Bek David Campbell on July 8, 1970, in Los Angeles, California, he grew up surrounded by a diverse mix of musical influences, thanks to his father, David Campbell, a Canadian arranger, composer, and conductor, and his mother, Bibbe Hansen, an artist and former Warhol superstar. Beck’s breakthrough came in the early 1990s with the release of the lo-fi anthem “Loser,” which became a worldwide hit and established him as a major figure in the alternative music scene. Over the course of his career, Beck has released numerous albums, each showcasing his ability to blend various genres, including folk, funk, soul, hip hop, alternative rock, country, and psychedelia. Some of his most acclaimed works include “Odelay” (1996), “Sea Change” (2002), “Guero” (2005), and “Morning Phase” (2014), the latter of which won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. Beck’s innovative approach to music and his refusal to be pigeonholed into a single genre have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.

5 Interesting Facts about Beck

1. Beck’s real last name is Hansen; he adopted “Beck” as a stage name, a shortened version of his given name, Bek.

2. His album “Odelay” was named Album of the Year by Rolling Stone magazine in 1996.

3. Beck is a multi-instrumentalist, proficient in guitar, keyboards, bass, drums, and harmonica, among others.

4. He has collaborated with numerous artists, including Childish Gambino, Pharrell Williams, and Jack White.

5. Beck is also known for his visual artistry, often designing his own album covers and directing his music videos.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Beck

1. “There’s never any pressure on the music having to be something. I just want to make the best album I can.”

2. “Art is everywhere, and everywhere is art.”

3. “I think my whole deal was I wanted to do as much as possible in the music world, so I just kept trying to learn and experiment.”

4. “Music is always going to be a part of who I am. It’s in my blood.”

5. “I don’t think anyone can make music that sounds new. People just have to find new ways of packaging it.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Beck’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $30 million.

Children

Beck has two children with his ex-wife, actress Marissa Ribisi: a son named Cosimo Henri Hansen, born in 2004, and a daughter named Tuesday Hansen, born in 2007.