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830 shows by age 28: Avicii by the numbers

Avicii

At only 28 years, Tim Bergling better known by his stage name Avicii, had done over 830 shows during his brief career.

· The Swedish DJ retired from performing live at the age of 26 — an age when most artistes’ careers start flourishing. He started producing and creating mixes at the age of 16 years, which he posted online thanks to influences like Daft Punk, Erik Prydz and Swedish House Mafia.

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