Number Fifteen: David Guetta Must Reshape the Status Quo
He feels the need to reinvent himsef every time he makes a new album. He wants to say something that's never been said before, and attributes each of his successes to taking risks.
Number Fourteen: He Feels EDM is Lacking
In his opinion, a lot of electronic music is achieved by production tricks used to make the songs sound "huge". He does not believe this is enough, and misses soul and emotion in music.
Number Thirteen: His Album 'Listen' is Influenced by Tough Personal Events
Including a divorce from his wife of 22 years, David experienced a lot of hardship right before coming out with his new album. He has said in interviews that these experiences definitely influenced the topics on the CD.
Number Twelve: Guetta the Scapegoat
A lot of people are mad that electronic music has become commercialized in more recent years. David Guetta has been named as one of the people who most represent this shift, though he claims he doesn't listen to those people.
Number Eleven: He Wants to be Remembered for the Good Times
People come up to him sometimes and tell him they fell in love to one of his songs, or played his music at their wedding. These are the moments that really make him glad to do what he does.
Number Ten: Quiet Preparation for Shows
Before shows, instead of getting himself worked up in preparation, he closes his eyes and ists quietly, willing himself to be super calm and bored before appearing on the stage. Then when he goes out, he gets very hyper.
Number Nine: The Pre-House DJ
David Guetta says he's been DJing since before house music existed. He began at age 17, which is 30 years ago now, and can do it with his eyes closed. We hope you enjoyed part one of our list of facts about him. Check back soon for part two.