Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

ATB (DJ)

Role / Field:

Pioneering German DJ and trance music producer, known globally by the stage name ATB.

Born:

1973-02-26

Century / Era:

1973s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

André Tanneberger (German pronunciation: [anˈdʁeː ˈtanəbɛʁɡɐ], [ãˈdʁeː]; born 26 February 1973), better known by his stage name ATB, is a German DJ and producer of trance music. According to the official world DJ rankings governed by DJ Magazine, ATB was ranked No. 11 in 2009 and 2010, and No. 15 in 2011.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

In 2011, he was ranked as world No. 1 according to "The DJ List". He is best known for his 1998 single "9 PM (Till I Come)", which was a No. 1 single in the United Kingdom. The song's hook would later be reworked into "Don't Stop!" in 1999 for his debut album, Movin' Melodies, becoming a hit in its own right.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Tanneberger started his music career in a dance project, Sequential One (SQ-1). In February 1993, the act released debut single "Let Me Hear You", followed by "Dance"/"Raving". However, these singles brought to André few earnings, so he later gained the opportunity to organize a mini-studio. In 1994 the project turned into the band, adding three new members: Ulrich Pöppelbaum, Woody van Eyden and vocalist Morpha. In early 1995 the "House Nation" record label released the group's first album, Dance. After great success in its native...

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