Andrew W.K. is an American rock vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor. He began his musical career in the mid-1990s, playing in local bands before going to New York, where he made his first records as Andrew W.K. In 2001, he released “Party Hard” and the album “We Want Fun”. His first song was recorded at fourteen, and his first band was Slam. He also hosted “Destroy Build Destroy” on Cartoon Network. Andrew W.K. also revealed a new track, “On January 15th, My Tower will be available on 7” vinyl and digitally.
Famous For
- Singer, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor.
- “We Want Fun” album cover.
Who is Andrew W.K.?
Andrew W.K. was born on May 9, 1979 in Stanford, California, USA. Andrew Fetterly Wilkes-Krier was born into a Christian household. His ethnicity is American-white. Andrew turned 42 in 2021, and his zodiac sign is Taurus. In addition to the Dukeminier & Krier Property casebook, his father is James E. Krier, a legal expert at the University of Michigan Law School. Wendy Wilkes is his mom. Patrick, his younger brother, was a pro and currently coaches in Michigan.
Andrew started studying piano at the University of Michigan School of Music when he was 4 years old. He then attended the alternative Community High School from 1993 to 1997, where he continued to learn piano and keyboard.
Andrew W.K’s Career
- In the mid-1990s, Andrew W.K. began playing in local bands before traveling to New York and producing his first albums under the Andrew W.K. alias. In 1993, at the age of 14, Andrew W.K. joined the band Slam, afterwards renamed Reverse Polarity.
- On “Plant the Flower Seeds” in 1996, W.K. recorded a song called “Mr. Surprise”. In New York City in 1998, he worked as a bubblegum machine salesman, an opera ticket salesman, and a fashion photographer.
- Then he stopped the AAB project and started recording new solo work under his full name “Andrew Wilkes-Krier”; Hanson Records released “Room to Breathe” on tape exclusively.
- A tune from his “Poltergeist” soundtrack appears on the Hanson Records collection “Labyrinths & Jokes”.
- In March 2000, he released his debut EP, “Girls Own Juice,” on Bulb Records, his first solo release as Andrew W.K.
- After the release of “Party Til You Puke” in October 2000, Andrew departed Bulb Records amicably to sign with Island Records.
- His major-label debut studio album “I Get Wet” came out on November 13, 2001, and “The Wolf” came out in late 2003.
- W.K. premiered “I’m a Vagabond” in March 2006 and released “The Japan Covers” on November 26, 2008. “55 Cadillac” was the label’s second release.
- W.K. released “Gundam Rock” on September 9th, and “The “Party All Goddamn Night” EP” on March 11th.
- W.K. stated in September 2017 that a new studio album will be released on March 2nd, 2018 through Sony Music, and in November he unveiled the title, “You’re Not Alone.” In August 2018, he told “Riff Magazine” he’d started recording his next album.
- Andrew later joined with Napalm Records in October 2020 and announced a new album.
- On January 15, 2021, he announced the release of “My Tower” on 7″ vinyl and internet streaming, with the B-Side “Party Prostitute”.”
- “God Is Partying” will be published on September 10th, while the video for Everybody Sins will be released on July 14th, featuring Kat Dennings.
- It was followed by the song “Stay True To Your Heart” in September 2021.
Other Works
- A fan event for “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic” was announced by Andrew W.K. in June 2012.
- In July 2016, he launched “The Power of Partying Tour,” his first statewide speaking tour, stopping in all 50 states.
- In February 2018, the American Association of Suicidology named him Person of the Year.
- Andrew also announced in September 2013 that Simon & Schuster will publish his first party book, “The Party Bible.”
- In “The Librarian,” a live production for Welcome to Night Vale, he played himself, “Intern Andrew W.K.”
- He appears on Nekrogoblikon’s “Heavy Metal” album, released on June 2, 2015.
- Seen on “I Love The 90’s, New Millennium,” “Black to the Future,” I Love The Holidays,” The Great Debate,” Best Week Ever,” and The Osbournes.
- In 2004, he had a television program on MTV2 named “Your Friend, Andrew W.K.”
- Andrew has also worked on commercial music projects and produced and mixed music for other artists.
- on TheBlaze Radio Network dubbed “America W.K.”
Andrew W.K’s Relationship Status
Andrew W.K. was formerly married but is now single. They met in Los Angeles in early 2021 and just announced their relationship. On May 13th, 2021, they announced their engagement on Instagram.
On October 4, 2008, he married Cherie Lily in a traditional Persian ceremony at Santos Party House in Chinatown, which W.K. co-owned. From 2006 through 2018, Lily was a singer and hype lady for W.K.’s band. W.K. has two children but keeps them hidden. In May, he revealed that he and his ex-wife Cherie had commenced amicable divorce procedures. His sexual orientation is heterosexual.
Andrew W.K’s Net Worth
Andrew W.K.’s net worth in 2021 is $6 million. He also makes a handsome income of thousands of dollars every year. He has the American dream. Andrew has unlimited access to luxury and comfort. He hasn’t yet done any endorsements. He also makes a living as a rock vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and actor.
Andrew W.K.’s Body Measurements
Andrew W.K. has unquestionably made a professional progress. He is 188 cm tall and weighs 83 kg (183 lbs). Andrew has dark brown eyes and hair. His physique is athletic.
Do you Know?
- Andrew wrote his first song at the age of fourteen.
- Slam was his first band.
- He hosted Destroy Build Destroy on Cartoon Network.
- In 2001, he toured with Ozzy Osbourne.
- He also published “We Want Fun”.