Avicii fans are just finding out what his stage name means as his dad explains all He was one of the world's most popular DJs - but a lot of his loyal fans are still in the dark about what his famous stage name means.
Fans have been left awestruck by revelations about Avicii's stage name, with one exclaiming: "Wow he thought it was cool and the other thought that was a deep name.
Tim Bergling, better known as Avicii, became a global sensation back in 2011 when his single 'Levels' hit the music scene, scooping up Best Song at the 2012 Grammis Awards and securing a nomination for Best Electro/Dance.
Apparently, Tim decided on this title because his real name was snagged by another user when he begun uploading his music on Myspace, forcing him to conjure up something unique to make his mark on the crowded social site.
During a chat on SiriusXM, Tim's father, Klas Bergling, shared the origins of his son’s eminent stage name, along with his own take on it.