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Trent Reznor

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Also known as Michael Trent Reznor

American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and composer

Film & TV

New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA

Michael Trent Reznor (born May 17, 1965) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, actor, leader of industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails, and member of How to Destroy Angels alongside his wife, Mariqueen Maandig, and Atticus Ross. He was previously associated with bands Option 30, Exotic Birds, and Tapeworm, among others. Reznor left Interscope Records in 2007,…

Known for

  • TRON: Ares — F-35 Pilot #12025
  • Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza2024
  • Nine Inch Nails: Live - Cold and Black and Infinite — Himself2020
  • Song Exploder — Self2020
  • Nine Inch Nails: Live at Mad Cool Festival2018
  • Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records — Self2018
  • Nine Inch Nails: Corona Capital Festival, Mexico City2018
  • Score: A Film Music Documentary — Self2017
  • Nine Inch Nails: Panorama NYC Concert — vocals, guitar, keyboards2017
  • The Defiant Ones — Self2017

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Key facts

Born
Michael Trent Reznor , ( 1965-05-17 ) May 17, 1965 (age 61) , New Castle, Pennsylvania , U.S.
Occupations
Singer-songwriter musician record producer composer
Years active
1982–present
Spouse
Mariqueen Maandig ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2009 ) ​
Origin
Cleveland , Ohio , U.S.
Genres
Industrial rock industrial metal alternative rock post-industrial synth-pop electronic film score
Instruments
Vocals guitar keyboards
Labels
The Null Corporation Columbia Nothing Interscope Universal TVT
Member of
Nine Inch Nails How to Destroy Angels WitchGang Nine Inch Noize
Formerly of
Option 30 Slam Bamboo Exotic Birds The Innocent Lucky Pierre Sound City Players Tapeworm
Website
nin .com

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
New Castle
Employer
Apple Inc.
Languages spoken
English language
Native language
English language
Instrument
voice
Record label
Columbia Records
Image
Trent-Reznor 2009.jpg
Number of children
5
Work location
Cleveland
Residence
New Orleans
Voice type
baritone
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date of birth
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start of work period
1982-00-00
Commons category
Trent Reznor
birth name
Michael Trent Reznor
social media followers
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partner in business or sport
Atticus Ross
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Encyclopedic overview

Michael Trent Reznor (born May 17, 1965) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and composer. He came to prominence as the founder, lead singer, multi-instrumentalist, and primary songwriter of the industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails. The band's line-up has constantly changed, with Reznor being its only official member from its creation in 1988 until 2016, when he added English musician and frequent collaborator Atticus Ross as its second permanent member.

Reznor began his career in 1982 as a member of synth-pop bands such as The Innocent, Slam Bamboo, and Exotic Birds. The first Nine Inch Nails album, Pretty Hate Machine (1989), was a moderate success but largely remained popular with underground audiences; the next two albums, The Downward Spiral (1994) and The Fragile (1999), brought the band widespread critical acclaim. There have since been eight more Nine Inch Nails albums and six EPs. Reznor has also contributed to the work of artists such as rock singer Marilyn Manson, rapper Saul Williams, and pop singer Halsey. Alongside his wife Mariqueen Maandig and long-time collaborators Atticus Ross and Rob Sheridan, he formed the post-industrial group How to Destroy Angels in 2009.

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