David Guetta Biography, Wife or Girlfriend, Age, Height and Other Facts

May 2024 · 4 minute read

In the entertainment scene where disc jockeys (DJs) are not as popular as musicians, David Guetta is undoubtedly a unique talent that stands out. Besides being a world famous DJ, he is a record producer, singer-songwriter and remixer, with over thirty million singles and 9 million albums sold. Although he previously released one album each in 2004 and 2007, it was his 2009 album “One Love” that had the hit song When Love Takes Over that won him international recognition. in the DJ Mag According to a poll conducted among the top 100 DJs in 2011, he was voted number one for his commendable works.

David Guetta – Biography, Age

David Pierre Guetta was born in Paris, France on November 7, 1967 to a Moroccan Jewish father and a Belgian mother. His first experience as a DJ started in Paris at the Broad Club. Before discovering house music, he played ordinary popular songs, just like his counterparts. However, in 1987 things changed after listening to a Farley Jackmaster Funk song on a radio station in France. The following year, he had the opportunity to organize club nights where he played house music. He then collaborated with French hip-hop rapper Sidney Duteil to publish Nation Rap in 1990. He soon became one of the managers of the nightclub “ Le Palace” where he led the organization of high profile parties .

David Guetta launched his first production company with Joachim Garraud in 2001. So he released the hit, Just a Little More Love, a collaborative effort with Chris Willis, an American singer he met while on vacation in France. The following year, an album of the same title ( Just a Little More Love) was released under Virgin Records and the album sold well over 300,000 units.

International breakthrough

During his career as a dj back home in France, he had a lot of success, but it was after the release of his fourth album ‘One Love’ in 2009 that he started gaining major international publicity. On the other hand, he portrayed Kelly Rowland (one of the members of the now defunct girl group, “The Destiny’s Child”) in the song. When Love Takes Over, the song was an instant hit. The single topped the standards in many countries and it did well to reach No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart.

In 2011, David Guetta was named number one in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll, a position decided by votes from Fans. This happened after the release of his new album and the beat that boosted his international ranking as a formidable Dj. The album featured breakout singles like Turn Me On, Mean Little Girl, Where They Are, Without You and Titanium. In 2013, the 2009 hit song When Love Takes Over was crowned the number one dance-pop collaboration of all time.

Personal life – wife, girlfriend

Considering that David Guetta is a creative person who has also been in the entertainment industry for a very long time, it is expected that he has a romantic side aside from working and for sure. He first had a relationship with a nightclub manager called Cathy Lobe. The couple married in 1992. Together they had two children, a son, Tim Elvis Eric, born on February 9, 2004, and a daughter named Angie. born September 23, 2007.

Sadly, in March 2014, after twenty-two years of marriage, David and Lobe separated after filing for divorce based on irreconcilable differences in a Paris court. In July 2015, he started dating Jessica Ledon and they haven’t hinted at any wedding plans yet.

the size

David Guetta is an artist who not only has the skills but the charming and boy-next-door-ish looks around him. Even in his older years, he still has a suave, edgy style to match his bubbly personality. Moreso standing at a height of 1.73m (5ft 7in) coupled with a weight of 82kg (181lbs) proves that he maintains a fit and healthy lifestyle and it would surely help him to look good as soon as he appears public or when he performs a concert.

other facts

1. Prior to the release of his 2009 international hit album, One Love, he had already released Guetta Blaster (2004) and Pop Life (2007) 

2. He got his second UK number one single from the song Sexy Bitches from his 2009 album, One Love In the song, he introduced Akon who was a top artist at the time.

3. In June 2009, he produced the single J’ai un sentiment featured on The Black Eyed Peas’ fifth studio album, the song became the most downloaded single of all time in the United States at the time, with over 7.5 million downloads.

4. David Guetta is an acclaimed co-writer of Kelly Rowland’s 2010 hit single, The Commander

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