Andrew W.K.

Andrew Fetterly WilkesKrier born May 9 1979 known professionally as Andrew WK is an American rock singer multiinstrumentalist 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 WilkesKrier began his musical career in the mid1990s He performed in a number of local bands before eventually moving to New York where he produced his first recordings under the Andrew WK moniker After gaining initial attention with the 2000 EP Girls Own Juice WilkesKrier 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 nonmusical ventures including television and radio work motivational speaking and writing