Andrew VanWyngarden is an American musician best known for playing Lead vocalist, musician and songwriter for the album Oracular Spectacular.
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Best Known For:The album Oracular Spectacular
Breakthrough:Met Ben Goldwasser while studying at Wesleyan University in 2002
10 Quick Facts About Andrew VanWyngarden
- Full Name: Andrew VanWyngarden
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The album Oracular Spectacular
- Current Role: Lead vocalist and guitarist
- Current Employer: Mgmt
- Date of Birth: February 1, 1983
- Age: 43 years old
- Place of Birth: Columbia, Missouri
- Marital Status: Single
Andrew VanWyngarden Age
Andrew VanWyngarden is 43 years old. He was born on February 1, 1983, and his zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Andrew VanWyngarden Height
Andrew VanWyngarden stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches. This is approximately 178 cm.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Lausanne Collegiate School and Wesleyan University.
- Lausanne Collegiate School
- Wesleyan University
- Field of Study: Music
Career & Work
Andrew VanWyngarden's career includes business leadership roles with MGMT and WYXR.
Organization: MGMT
Role: Co-founder, lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter
Period: 2002–Present
Details: United States
Role: Independent musician
Period: 2020s
Details: United States
Role: Singer and experimental musician
Period: Before 2002
Details: Memphis, Tennessee
Organization: WYXR
Role: Radio music presenter
Details: Memphis, Tennessee
Rise to Fame
Andrew VanWyngarden rose to prominence for his role for the song Kids.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Oracular Spectacular, Time to Pretend, and Electric Feel.
- Work: Oracular Spectacular (Lead vocalist, musician and songwriter, 2007) — MGMT debut album containing the breakthrough songs Time to Pretend, Electric Feel and Kids
- Work: Time to Pretend (Singer and songwriter, 2007) — One of MGMT's defining early songs
- Work: Electric Feel (Singer and songwriter, 2007) — Hit single from Oracular Spectacular
- Work: Kids (Singer and songwriter, 2007) — Grammy-nominated MGMT song
- Work: Congratulations (Singer, musician and songwriter, 2010) — MGMT second studio album
- Work: MGMT (Singer, musician and songwriter, 2013) — Self-titled third MGMT album
- Work: Little Dark Age (Singer, musician and songwriter, 2018) — MGMT fourth studio album
- Work: Loss of Life (Singer, musician and songwriter, 2024) — MGMT fifth studio album, issued on February 23, 2024
Awards & Achievements
- Best New Artist nomination — Grammy Awards — 2010 — MGMT.
- Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals nomination — Grammy Awards — 2010 — Kids.
Andrew VanWyngarden Family & Relationships
- Father: Bruce VanWyngarden
Lesser Known Facts
- He grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, although he was born in Columbia, Missouri.
- He played in local bands before forming MGMT at Wesleyan University.
- He has released experimental music under the name Gentle Dom.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Andrew VanWyngarden
- Popular As: Andrew Wells VanWyngarden
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 1, 1983
- Age: 43
- Birthday: February 1
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Columbia, Missouri
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 10 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Bruce VanWyngarden
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $69,000–$619,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $453,000–$11,313,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Performances, recordings and potentially royalties
Related Biographies
- Ben Goldwasser (Collaborator • Co-founder and fellow musician in MGMT; the two met at Wesleyan University.)
- Hank Sullivant (Collaborator • Musician associated with VanWyngarden's early Memphis band Accidental Mersh.)
Online Presence
- Website:https://whoismgmt.com
