Beck is an American musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, and producer born on July 8, 1970, in Los Angeles, California. His full name is Beck David Campbell, though he is professionally known simply as Beck. Raised in a creative environment, Beck's artistic development was shaped by his parents—his father, David Campbell, is a Canadian-American composer and conductor, and his mother, Bibbe Hansen, is an American visual artist who was a part of the 1960s Andy Warhol scene. After his parents separated when he was ten, Beck lived with his mother and brother in Los Angeles, a city that strongly influenced his eclectic musical style.
Growing up in a modest household, Beck was exposed to various musical traditions early in life. He left high school before graduating and began performing as a folk musician. Inspired by genres such as country blues and Delta blues, he initially played on city buses and street corners before becoming part of a local community of acoustic musicians that thrived outside the mainstream.
In the early 1990s, Beck gained attention in the underground music scene for his raw, genre-blending performances. His big break came with the release of the hip hop-influenced single "Loser," originally intended as a joking experiment. The track unexpectedly became a commercial success, establishing him as a distinctive voice in alternative music. This success led to recording contracts with K Records and later Geffen Records, where he continued to explore a wide range of musical styles, from folk and rock to funk and electronic.
Beck has earned acclaim for his ability to fuse diverse genres and reinvent his musical identity with each album. Albums such as Odelay (1996), Sea Change (2002), and Morning Phase (2014) demonstrate his evolution as a songwriter and producer. His work has garnered multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year in 2015 for Morning Phase, highlighting his status as a pioneering and influential figure in modern music.
In 2004, Beck married American actress Marissa Ribisi. The couple has a son and a daughter together. Although the pair later divorced in 2019, Beck remains actively involved in both his family life and his musical career.
| Birth Date: | 8 Jul, 1970 |
| Age: | 49 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American musician (b. 1970) |
| Spouse: | Marissa Ribisi |
| Net Worth 2021: | 15 million |
