DJ AM Biography

Summary

"Adam Michael Goldstein" (born March 30, 1973) is an American club disc jockey better known as "DJ AM".

Biography

Career

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Goldstein was a member of the rock band Crazy Town, known for their hit 'Butterfly'. He has also scratched on albums for Papa Roach, Madonna, Will Smith, and Shifty. He has played private events for celebrities like Jim Carrey, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Stiller, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, and Kate Hudson.

He has recently collaborated with Travis Barker of Blink-182 and +44 in several performances. He is also an owner of the popular club LAX and has a one-year contract with Las Vegas' Pure Nightclub (inside Caesar's Palace) to play at the venue every Friday.

DJ AM is also an avid 'sneakerhead' and collects a variety of athletic shoes, the majority of which are by Nike. His collection of over 600 shoes, includes a pair of Nike Air Force 1 shoes that were created specifically for him, with his DJ AM logo appearing on the shoe itself.

Personal life

After gastric bypass surgery, Goldstein dated socialite and reality TV star Nicole Richie. The engagement was announced in early 2005. On December 7, 2005, both he and Richie called off the engagement.

After his breakup with Richie, Goldstein dated singer/actress Mandy Moore. They broke off the relationship in March 2007.

Appearances

Goldstein appeared on "Punk'd", where his former fiance, Nicole Richie, was the subject of a practical joke.

Goldstein also appeared on the third season of "The Simple Life". DJ AM and Richie were engaged before the episode ended.

Goldstein appears as himself in the 'What About Bob?' episode of "Entourage's" third season. He gets the last pair of an exclusive line of shoes (Fukijamas) available, right before Vince (Adrian Grenier) and Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) arrive.

He performed at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards with drummer Travis Barker.CACA

Plane crash

On September 19, 2008, after having performed at a college event with frequent collaborator Travis Barker, Goldstein was seriously injured when a Learjet he was traveling in crashed on takeoff in Columbia, South Carolina. The crash killed both crew members and two other passengers, and critically injured Goldstein and Barker. They were both transported to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia, and were both listed in critical condition. According to reports, Goldstein suffered burns on his hands and part of his head.

Mr. Goldstein was released from the hospital on September 26, 2008, a spokeswoman told AP.

DJ AM Back on the Decks For First Time Since Surviving Plane Crash - The visibly scarred celebrity disc jockey joined Jay-Z at a special concert Wednesday celebrating the reopening of the Hollywood Palladium , the historic venue which once hosted the likes of Frank Sinatra, "'The Lawrence Welk Show,'" Led Zeppelin and the "Emmy Awards" on its more than 11,000-square-foot circular wooden floor. The concert was 35-year-old DJ AM's first performance since surviving a Sept. 19 plane crash. Before Jay-Z appeared in front of the crowd Wednesday, DJ AM unceremoniously slipped onto stage alongside an eight-piece back-up band. He was lively throughout the concert - scratching, rapping along with Jay-Z and flashing hand gestures throughout the rap mogul's energetic set. After 'Show Me What You Got,' Jay-Z called attention to his 'special guest.' 'Make some noise for DJ AM tonight,' Jay-Z said before also giving a shout out to Barker and the crash victims. DJ AM is also scheduled to resume his residency at Caesars Palace's Pure nightclub in Las Vegas next Tuesday.