Starting midnight EST Wednesday September 8, Google will be celebrating world-famous music producer and DJ Avicii’s 32nd birthday with a Doodle in over 46 countries, which is a temporary change to the Google logo on the home page. Additionally, the Doodle will be accompanied by a music video illustrating important moments in his life and a Google Blog post.
View Music Video: HERE
The doodle which falls during the same week as “World Suicide Prevention Week” aims to commemorate Avicii’s (Tim Bergling) career, achievements, and contributions to music which left a big impression on the world. To celebrate and pay tribute to Tim Bergling’s life and musical heritage, Doodle artist Alyssa Winans has created a video based on the song “Wake me Up” with sketched scenes from Tim’s life.
Read the Google Blog post below:
Music, memories and mental health: An homage to Avicii
Today’s Google Doodle celebrates the life and legacy of Swedish DJ, record producer and songwriter Tim Bergling — also known by his stage name, Avicii — on what would have been his 32nd birthday. From producing hit songs that topped international charts to headlining festivals around the world, Tim will forever be remembered as one of the pioneers and most influential visionaries of Electronic Dance Music.
In 2018, Tim passed away at 28-years-old from suicide after struggling with mental health issues. In his memory, Tim’s father Klas and his mother Anki started a foundation to raise awareness and address the stigma of mental health among young people — Tim Bergling Foundation.
Continue Reading Blog: Here
Additional information: Here
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Contact for the Estate of Avicii:
Diana Baron /Erick Martinez