Trent Reznor - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 17, 1965 |
|---|---|
| Age | 60 |
| Birthplace | Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Chinese Zodiac | Snake |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Founder and lead member of Nine Inch Nails; pioneering industrial rock music; film and television soundtrack composition, including collaborations with Atticus Ross. |
Intro
Trent Reznor is an influential American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and composer, best known as the founder and primary member of the industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails. Renowned for his innovative approach to music production and emotionally intense lyrics, Reznor has played a major role in shaping the industrial and alternative rock genres.
Early Life & Background
Trent Reznor was born on May 17, 1965, in Mercer, Pennsylvania. Raised primarily by his maternal grandparents after his parents separated when he was six, Reznor showed early talent for music, learning to play piano at the age of five. He later participated in jazz bands and school musicals while attending Mercer Area High School.
Career Highlights
- Founded Nine Inch Nails in 1988 and released the debut album 'Pretty Hate Machine' in 1989.
- Known for acclaimed albums such as 'The Downward Spiral' (1994), 'The Fragile' (1999), and 'With Teeth' (2005).
- Won the Academy Award for Best Original Score (with Atticus Ross) for 'The Social Network' (2011).
- Composed scores for films and series including 'Gone Girl', 'Bird Box', and HBO’s 'Watchmen'.
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Nine Inch Nails in 2020.
- Received multiple Grammy Awards and nominations.
Trivia
- Reznor is a classically trained pianist.
- He previously worked as a janitor and assistant engineer at Right Track Studio in Cleveland before founding Nine Inch Nails.
- Reznor is also a member of the band How to Destroy Angels, alongside his wife Mariqueen Maandig and Atticus Ross.
- He has dealt publicly with battles against depression and substance abuse, later becoming an advocate for mental health awareness.
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Trent Reznor was born the 17 May 1965.
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Mercer, Pennsylvania, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About May 17th, 1965, in brief:
- Historical events: The Beatles' hit single 'Ticket To Ride' reached the number one position on the US music charts during the week of May 17-23, 1965. This song, from their album and film 'Help!', was part of the band's continued global musical dominance during the mid-1960s.
- Day of the week: May 17th, 1965 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Ticket To Ride by The Beatles
- #1 UK song: Ticket To Ride by The Beatles
- Popular movie: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold directed by Martin Ritt
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