Andrew W.K.
Biography
Andrew Fetterly Wilkes-Krier (born May 9, 1979), known professionally as Andrew W.K., is an American rock singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer and motivational speaker. He is known for his combination of rock, metal and pop music and anthemic songs about partying. Raised in Michigan, Wilkes-Krier began his musical career in the mid-1990s. He performed in a number of local bands before eventually moving to New York, where he produced his first recordings under the Andrew W.K. moniker.
After gaining initial attention with the 2000 EP Girls Own Juice, Wilkes-Krier rose to prominence with the release of his debut studio album I Get Wet in November 2001. In the years following its release, he has undertaken a number of other musical and non-musical ventures including television and radio work, motivational speaking and writing.
Filmography
I Spill Your Guts
as Crazy Hobo 2012
(Romance) in the Digital Age
as Andrew W.K. 2017
Cool As Hell
as Andrew 2013
Punk Rock Holocaust
as Self 2004
Midnight Show
as Theater Voice 2016
Trashtastic
2013
Jackass Backyard BBQ
as Himself 2003
Your Friend Andrew W.K.
as Himself 2020
Salvia Divinorum: A Western Approach
as Self 2022
Andrew W.K. - Who Knows? Live in Concert: 2001-2004
as Himself 2006Andrew W.K. - Live In Taiwan
as Himself 2006
Boredoms: 77 Boa Drum
2010Dancing Man the Documentary
as Self 2015
Andrew W.K. Party Safari
as Himself 2014
M.A.R.R.A
2014