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Composer

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May 17, 1965 in New Castle, PA

 

Trent Reznor is an American musician, composer, and producer who is best known for his work in the industrial rock genre. He was born on May 17, 1965, in Mercer, Pennsylvania, and grew up in a musical family. His parents were both musicians, and his grandfather was a composer and conductor. Reznor began playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the saxophone and tuba. He attended Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania, where he studied computer engineering and music. While in college, he played in several bands and began experimenting with electronic music. After graduating from college, Reznor moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked as a janitor at a recording studio. He eventually landed a job as a sound engineer and began recording his own music in his spare time. In 1989, he released his debut album, "Pretty Hate Machine," under the name Nine Inch Nails. "Pretty Hate Machine" was a critical and commercial success, and it established Reznor as a major figure in the industrial rock genre. The album featured the hit singles "Head Like a Hole" and "Down in It," and it went on to sell over three million copies in the United States. Over the next few years, Reznor continued to release albums and tour extensively. In 1992, he released "Broken," an EP that featured the hit single "Wish." The EP won a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance, and it helped to solidify Reznor's reputation as a master of the industrial rock sound. In 1994, Reznor released "The Downward Spiral," a concept album that explored themes of depression, self-destruction, and addiction. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it featured the hit singles "Closer" and "Hurt." The latter song was later covered by Johnny Cash and became one of his most famous recordings. In 1999, Reznor released "The Fragile," a double album that was widely regarded as a masterpiece of the industrial rock genre. The album featured a more experimental sound than Reznor's previous work, and it explored themes of isolation, despair, and redemption. In the years that followed, Reznor continued to release albums and collaborate with other artists. He won an Academy Award for Best Original Score for his work on the film "The Social Network" in 2010, and he has since composed music for several other films and television shows. Throughout his career, Reznor has been praised for his innovative approach to music and his willingness to experiment with different sounds and styles. He has been a major influence on the industrial rock genre, and his music has inspired countless musicians and fans around the world.

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