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Revision as of 18:53, 14 December 2008
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Adam Michael Goldstein (born March 30, 1973) is an American club disc jockey better known as DJ AM.
Biography
Career
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Goldstein was a member of the rock band Crazy Town, known for their hit "Butterfly". He has also scratched on albums for Papa Roach, Madonna, Will Smith, and Shifty. He has played private events for celebrities like Jim Carrey, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Stiller, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, and Kate Hudson. [1]
He has recently collaborated with Travis Barker of Blink-182 and +44 in several performances. He is also an owner of the popular club LAX and has a one-year contract with Las Vegas' Pure Nightclub (inside Caesar's Palace) to play at the venue every Friday.
DJ AM is also an avid "sneakerhead" and collects a variety of athletic shoes, the majority of which are by Nike. His collection of over 600 shoes includes a pair of Nike Air Force 1 shoes that were created specifically for him, with his DJ AM logo appearing on the shoe itself.[2]
Personal life
After gastric bypass surgery, Goldstein dated socialite and reality TV star Nicole Richie. The engagement was announced in early 2005. On December 7, 2005, both he and Richie called off the engagement.[3]
After his breakup with Richie, Goldstein dated singer/actress Mandy Moore.[4] They broke off the relationship in March 2007.[5] October 2008, DJ AM and Mandy Moore back on. Mandy said, ‘I like this guy a lot and I want to see where it can go again. Life is too short to not be with someone you really care about.’”[6]
Appearances
- Goldstein appeared on Punk'd, where his former fiance, Nicole Richie, was the subject of a practical joke.
- Goldstein also appeared on the third season of The Simple Life. DJ AM and Richie were engaged before the episode ended.
- Goldstein appears as himself in the "What About Bob?" episode of Entourage's third season. *He gets the last pair of an exclusive line of shoes (Fukijamas) available, right before Vince (Adrian Grenier) and Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) arrive.
- He performed at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards with drummer Travis Barker.
- Goldstein, having recently survived a plane crash, performed with Jay-Z at a Live Nation concert in Charlottesville, Virginia.
On December 1. 2008, TV Guide reported that DJ AM will make his first appearance with Travis Barker since the two survived the plane crash. The duo will perform at New Year's Nation's Los Angeles New Year's Eve Party in West Hollywood. Of the gig, Barker told press, "I'm ready to get back onstage with AM and continue to rock the house. I'm very excited to bring in the New Year in my hometown of L.A."[7] [8]
Plane crash
On September 19, 2008, after having performed at a college event with frequent collaborator Travis Barker, Goldstein was seriously injured when a Learjet he was traveling in crashed on takeoff in Columbia, South Carolina. The crash killed both crew members and two other passengers, and critically injured Goldstein and Barker.[9] They were both transported to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia, and were both listed in critical condition.[10] According to reports, Goldstein suffered burns on his hands and part of his head. His ex-girlfriend, singer Mandy Moore, with whom he is still close, flew to be by his side at the Georgia hospital where he was staying,[11][12]
Mr. Goldstein was released from the hospital on September 26, 2008, a spokeswoman told AP. [13]
References
- ^ "Resume: Special Events". Adam Goldstein.
- ^ Weinstein, Farrah (2006-09-12). "'Entourage' Cameo Suited DJ AM Just Fine: Inside His Sneakerhead Life". mtv.com. Retrieved 2008-09-21.
- ^ "Nicole Richie, Fiancé Call Off Engagement". people.com. 2005-12-07. Retrieved 2008-09-21.
- ^ Ingrassia, Lisa (2007-03-09). "Mandy Moore and DJ A.M.: New Couple?". people.com. Retrieved 2008-09-21.
- ^ Ingrassia, Lisa (2007-03-17). "Mandy Moore and DJ AM Call it Quits". people.com.
- ^ http://evilbeetgossip.film.com/2008/10/23/dj-am-and-mandy-moore-back-on/
- ^ www.gossipgirls.com/
- ^ Travis Barker, DJ AM Reuniting for Performance" TV Guide. December 1, 2008. Retrieved on December 3 2008.
- ^ Silverman, Stephen M. (2008-09-20). "Travis Barker and DJ AM in Jet Crash". people.com. Retrieved 2008-09-21.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ "4 killed, 2 hurt as rock star's jet crashes". msnbc.msn.com. 2008-09-21. Retrieved 2008-09-21.
- ^ Life & Style Magazine December 1, p.35,
- ^ "Drummer Barker 'to fully recover'". BBC News. 2008-09-21. Retrieved 2008-09-21.
- ^ "Musicians in jet crash expected to recover". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 11 December 2008.