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Gotye

(1980-)
Belgian-Australian musician
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Wouter André "Wally" De Backer (born 21 May 1980), known professionally as Gotye (GOT-ee-ay), is a Belgian-born Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He is best known for his 2011 single "Somebody That I Used to Know" (featuring Kimbra), which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100, as well as several international charts, and became the best-selling song of 2012. He has won five ARIA Awards and received a nomination for an MTV EMA for Best Asia and Pacific Act. At the 55th Annual Grammy Awards, the song won Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, while its parent album — Making Mirrors (2012) — won Best Alternative Music Album.

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Born Wouter Andre De Backer
21 May 1980 (age 45)
Bruges, Belgium
Zodiac Taurus
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