David Garrett
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About
German pop violinist known for his live concerts, which he performs with a full band.
Before Fame
He received a rare Stradivarius violin at age eleven and, by thirteen, he was already had an album and a television deal.
Trivia
To make classical music more appealing for modern audiences, he backs up his playing with keyboards and drums.
Family Life
His mother Dove Garrett was an American prima ballerina and he adopted her surname to be more appealing to American audiences. He previously had a relationship with adult star Ashley Youdan.
Associated With
He appeared at the Royal Variety Performance, covering Kurt Cobain and Nirvana's single "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
