Beck was born on July 8, 1970, in Los Angeles, California, and is known for his eclectic musical style.
Beck's mother, Bibbe Hansen, was a Warhol superstar, and his grandfather, Al Hansen, was a pioneer in the avant-garde Fluxus movement.
He gained fame in the early 1990s with his hit single "Loser" from the album "Mellow Gold."
Biography
Early Life
Beck David Hansen, known simply as Beck, was born on July 8, 1970, in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of visual artist Bibbe Hansen and Canadian composer David Campbell. Growing up in a creative environment, Beck was influenced by his family's artistic background, including his maternal grandfather, Al Hansen, a pioneer of the avant-garde Fluxus movement. Beck's childhood was marked by financial struggles, and he often moved between neighborhoods in Los Angeles, which shaped his perspective on life and music. After his parents' separation when he was ten, he lived with his mother and brother, where he was exposed to various musical influences, including church hymns from his grandfather's Presbyterian background.
Career
Beck's musical journey began in the late 1980s as he transitioned from folk music to a more eclectic style. He gained initial recognition in the early 1990s with his experimental and lo-fi sound, which blended genres such as folk, funk, hip hop, and rock. His breakthrough album, "Mellow Gold," featured the hit single "Loser," which catapulted him to fame. Over the years, Beck has released 15 studio albums, including critically acclaimed works like "Odelay," "Sea Change," and "Morning Phase," showcasing his ability to synthesize diverse musical elements. His innovative approach has earned him multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.
Artistic Development
In addition to his music career, Beck has explored visual arts, collaborating with his grandfather on various projects. In 1998, their joint exhibition, "Beck & Al Hansen: Playing With Matches," showcased their artistic synergy through collage and assemblage. Beck's artistic endeavors reflect his multifaceted creativity, further enriching his identity as a musician and artist. His ability to blend genres and push musical boundaries has solidified his status as a postmodern musician, influencing countless artists across various genres.
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Discography
Ride Lonesome2026
- 1.Ride Lonesome4:33
- 2.Run Away
- 3.In the Night2:59
- 4.Failed Words
- 5.Bleed
- 6.Disappearing Act
- 7.For Your Love
- 8.Slow Canyon
- 9.It Ends Right Here
- 10.Falling Through My Hands
- 11.If You Don’t Know What Love Is
- 12.Beyond the Light
Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometime2026
- 1.Everybody’s Gotta Learn Sometime5:53
- 2.Can’t Help Falling in Love3:14
- 3.I Only Have Eyes for You4:18
- 4.Ramona4:25
- 5.Michelangelo Antonioni4:14
- 6.Your Cheatin’ Heart2:37
- 7.Love3:14
- 8.True Love Will Find You in the End2:08
Burning Barns (Live 1994)2021
- 1.Mattress1:40
- 2.My Own Best Enemy2:48
- 3.Painted Eyelids2:49
- 4.Johnny Depp1:52
- 5.Burning Boyfriend2:23
- 6.Totally Confusing3:42
- 7.It’s All In Your Mind3:35
- 8.Your Love Is Weird3:08
- 9.New Age Blowjob4:03
- 10.Interview1:52
Hyperspace2019
- 1.Hyperlife1:37
- 2.Uneventful Days3:17
- 3.Saw Lightning4:01
- 4.Die Waiting4:05
- 5.Chemical4:19
- 6.See Through3:39
- 7.Hyperspace2:45
- 8.Stratosphere3:57
- 9.Dark Places3:46
- 10.Star2:51
- 11.Everlasting Nothing5:00
Colors2017
- 1.Colors4:22
- 2.Seventh Heaven5:01
- 3.I’m So Free4:08
- 4.Dear Life3:44
- 5.No Distraction4:32
- 6.Dreams4:57
- 7.Wow3:42
- 8.Up All Night3:10
- 9.Square One2:56
- 10.Fix Me3:13
Song Reader: Twenty Songs by Beck2014
- 1.Title of This Song4:55
- 2.Please Leave a Light On When You Go2:42
- 3.The Wolf Is on the Hill2:22
- 4.Just Noise2:00
- 5.Last Night You Were a Dream3:23
- 6.Saint Dude4:06
- 7.I’m Down3:04
- 8.Heaven’s Ladder3:18
- 9.Don’t Act Like Your Heart Isn’t Hard3:27
- 10.Sorry2:04
- 11.Eyes That Say “I Love You”3:18
- 12.Rough on Rats2:48
- 13.Now That Your Dollar Bills Have Sprouted Wings5:11
- 14.The Last Polka4:33
- 15.Old Shanghai2:55
- 16.Why Did You Make Me Care?4:40
- 17.America, Here’s My Boy3:05
- 18.We All Wear Cloaks2:30
- 19.Do We? We Do2:52
- 20.Mutilation Rag2:08
Morning Phase2014
- 1.Cycle0:40
- 2.Morning5:20
- 3.Heart Is a Drum4:31
- 4.Say Goodbye3:29
- 5.Blue Moon4:02
- 6.Unforgiven4:34
- 7.Wave3:40
- 8.Don’t Let It Go3:09
- 9.Blackbird Chain4:27
- 10.Phase1:07
- 11.Turn Away3:06
- 12.Country Down4:01
- 13.Waking Light5:01
Cities2012
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Modern Guilt2008
- 1.Orphans3:16
- 2.Gamma Ray2:57
- 3.Chemtrails4:40
- 4.Modern Guilt3:14
- 5.Youthless2:59
- 6.Walls2:22
- 7.Replica3:25
- 8.Soul of a Man2:36
- 9.Profanity Prayers3:43
- 10.Volcano4:29
The Information2006
- 1.Elevator Music3:38
- 2.Think I’m in Love3:19
- 3.Cellphone’s Dead4:46
- 4.Strange Apparition3:48
- 5.Soldier Jane3:59
- 6.Nausea2:56
- 7.New Round3:26
- 8.Dark Star3:45
- 9.We Dance Alone3:57
- 10.No Complaints3:00
- 11.1000BPM2:29
- 12.Motorcade4:15
- 13.The Information3:46
- 14.Movie Theme3:53
- 15.The Horrible Fanfare / Landslide / Exoskeleton10:37
- 16.Inside Out3:44
- 17.Elevator Music3:38
- 18.Think I’m in Love3:19
- 19.Cellphone’s Dead4:46
- 20.Strange Apparition3:48
- 21.Soldier Jane3:59
- 22.Nausea2:56
- 23.New Round3:26
- 24.Dark Star3:45
- 25.We Dance Alone3:57
- 26.No Complaints3:00
- 27.1000BPM2:30
- 28.Motorcade4:15
- 29.The Information3:46
- 30.Movie Theme3:53
- 31.The Horrible Fanfare / Landslide / Exoskeleton10:36
- 32.Inside Out3:44
A Brief Overview2005
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Guerolito2005
- 1.Ghost Range (E-Pro) (remix by Homelife)4:23
- 2.Que' Onda Guero (remixed by Islands)2:29
- 3.Girl (remix by Octet)3:53
- 4.Heaven Hammer (Missing) (Air remix)4:54
- 5.Shake Shake Tambourine (Black Tambourine) (Adrock remix)3:36
- 6.Terremoto Tempo (Earthquake Weather) (remixed by Mario C)3:46
- 7.Ghettochip Malfunction (Hell Yes) (8bit remix)2:39
- 8.Broken Drum (remix by Boards of Canada)5:35
- 9.Scarecrow (EL-P remix)4:36
- 10.Wish Coin (Go It Alone) (Diplo remix)3:44
- 11.Farewell Ride (remixed by Subtle)4:51
- 12.Rental Car (John King remix)2:59
- 13.Emergency Exit (Corn Gangg)3:18
- 14.Clap Hands3:19
- 15.Missing (remix by Hugo Nicolson)4:27
- 16.Broken Drum (remixed by DNTL)4:18
Guero2005
- 1.E‐Pro3:22
- 2.Qué Onda Guero3:29
- 3.Girl3:29
- 4.Missing4:43
- 5.Black Tambourine2:47
- 6.Earthquake Weather4:26
- 7.Hell Yes3:17
- 8.Broken Drum4:29
- 9.Scarecrow4:15
- 10.Go It Alone4:08
- 11.Farewell Ride4:18
- 12.Rental Car3:06
- 13.Emergency Exit4:03
- 14.Send a Message to Her4:28
- 15.Chain Reaction3:24
- 16.Clap Hands3:18
Sea Change2002
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Stray Blues: A Collection of B-Sides2000
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Midnite Vultures1999
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Mutations1998
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Live in Denmark 19951997
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Odelay1996
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Stereopathetic Soulmanure1994
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Mellow Gold1994
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One Foot in the Grave1994
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Golden Feelings1993
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Bek's a Loser1991
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Amsterdam, Holland - 7.21.96
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Label
- Record label
- DGC Records
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- XL Recordings
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- Interscope Records
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- Geffen Records
- Record label
- Bong Load Custom Records
- Record label
- Sonic Enemy
- Record label
- Flipside
Achievements
- Award
- Grammy Award for Album of the Year
- Award
- Grammy Awards
Groups
- Droogscurrent
- Losercurrent
- Record Clubcurrent
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guitar, voice, keyboard instrument, bass guitar, drum kit, harmonica, sitar, banjo, slide guitar, 12-string guitar, glockenspiel, vocoder, mbira, melodica, beatboxing
Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Beck David Hansen, Beck Hansen, Bek David Campbell, Bjeck, Mr. Hansen
Beck David Hansen, known mononymously as Beck, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame in the early 1990s with his experimental and lo-fi style, and became known for creating musical collages of wide-ranging genres. He has musically encompassed folk, funk, soul, hip hop, electronica, alternative rock, country, and psychedelia. He has released 15 studio albums, as well as several non-album singles and a book of sheet music.
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