DJ AM

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Born Adam Michael Goldstein in 1973, DJ AM handled turntables for the popular rap-rock group Crazy Town during the late '90s. He also became one of the most in-demand disc jockeys in Los Angeles, lending his scratching skills to albums by Papa Roach, Will Smith, and Madonna while maintaining several high-status relationships, including a brief engagement to Nicole Richie. Former blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and DJ AM began a series of collaborations during the early 2000s, a partnership that brought DJ AM's abilities to a wider audience. Following a collaborative show in September 2008, however, the two experienced a brush with death as their plane crashed upon takeoff, killing all occupants onboard except for the two musicians. AM, a former drug addict, relapsed as a result of his pain medications and suffered a fatal overdose one year later. ~ Andrew Leahey, Rovi

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  • After playing a show in South Carolina, Travis Barker and DJ AM survived a plane crash that killed four people on September 19.
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    After playing a show in South Carolina, Travis Barker and DJ AM survived a plane crash that killed four people on September 19.
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  • DJ AM at the official VMA afterparty
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    DJ AM at the official VMA afterparty
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  • DJ AM and Travis Barker on the red carpet at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in Hollywood. <MTVNLINK type=&quot;url&quot; id=&quot;http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1593811&quot;>Watch 2008 MTV VMA red carpet interviews.</MTVNLINK>
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    DJ AM and Travis Barker on the red carpet at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in Hollywood. Watch 2008 MTV VMA red carpet interviews.
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  • DJ AM spinning his set in preparation for Sunday's big show. (Paramount Studios Lot, L.A.: 9.05.2008)
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    DJ AM spinning his set in preparation for Sunday's big show. (Paramount Studios Lot, L.A.: 9.05.2008)
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  • The 2008 VMA house DJs Travis Barker and DJ AM rehearse their sets on Stage 16. (Paramount Studios Lot, L.A.: 9.05.2008)
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    The 2008 VMA house DJs Travis Barker and DJ AM rehearse their sets on Stage 16. (Paramount Studios Lot, L.A.: 9.05.2008)
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  • DJ AM and Katy Perry get ready to rehearse in Stage 16 on the Paramount lot. (Paramount Studios Lot, L.A.: 9.05.2008)
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    DJ AM and Katy Perry get ready to rehearse in Stage 16 on the Paramount lot. (Paramount Studios Lot, L.A.: 9.05.2008)
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  • DJ AM at <i>944</i> magazine's 2008 MTV Video Music Awards kickoff party at The Kress on Wednesday
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    DJ AM at 944 magazine's 2008 MTV Video Music Awards kickoff party at The Kress on Wednesday
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  • Shanda, Travis Barker, DJ AM, and Fatman Scoop from &quot;Man and Wife&quot; hanging out at Paramount. (Paramount Studios Lot, L.A.: 9.04.2008)
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    Shanda, Travis Barker, DJ AM, and Fatman Scoop from "Man and Wife" hanging out at Paramount. (Paramount Studios Lot, L.A.: 9.04.2008)
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    Stream DJ Pup Dawg's Memorial Day Weekend Hip Hop Mix for Hive
    MTV Hive
    May 24, 2013
    In the world of Spotify, SoundCloud and iTunes, listening to music on terrestrial radio sometimes seems passé. However, considering the geographical...
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    Above & Beyond's Group Therapy Is Now In Session In Las Vegas
    MTV News
    May 22, 2013
    'That's really what we've always wanted: to be making music that has an emotional resonance for people,' Tony McGuinness tells MTV News.
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    Above & Beyond's Group Therapy Is Now In Session In Las Vegas
    MTV News
    May 22, 2013
    'That's really what we've always wanted: to be making music that has an emotional resonance for people,' Tony McGuinness tells MTV News.
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    Travis Barker, DJ AM Critically Injured In Plane Crash
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    in flames, said Debbie Hersman, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board.Barker and DJ AM, whose real name is Adam Goldstein, were in crit...
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    DJ AM Suing for $20 Million Over Plane Crash Injuries
    prefixmag.com
    DJ AM, who survived a fiery plane crash in September that killed four people, is suing a number of defendants (including Learjet) for $20 million for ...
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    DJ AM Series Still In Play At MTV | Billboard.com
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    MTV intends to air DJ AM's drug-intervention reality series that was shot just before he died. The status of "Gone Too Far" has been in question since...
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    DJ AM's Death Ruled Accidental Drug Overdose | Billboard.com
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    . The dosage of each drug was not released. The celebrity, whose real name was Adam Goldstein, had openly discussed past addictions to crack cocaine, ...
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    MTV Sets DJ AM Reality Series Air Date | Billboard.com
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    A s previously reported, MTV is going forward with airing the late DJ AM's "Intervention"-style reality series "Gone Too Far." The show will premiere ...
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    A-Trak On His And Travis Barker's WMC Tribute To DJ AM
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    MIAMI — On Thursday night, Travis Barker, A-Trak, Lil Jon, Jazzy Jeff and Steve Aoki were some of the guests on hand to honor the late DJ AM at an una...
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    Travis Barker, A-Trak Pay Tribute To DJ AM At Winter Music Conference
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    overdose in September. The Hottest News From WMC 2010! » Tiesto On Swedish House Mafia » Lady Gaga Made Dance Music Pop » Lil Jon Shoots Video At WMC ...
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    Travis Barker, DJ AM Plane Crash Caused By Faulty Tires | Billboard.com
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    pressure and aren't checking tire pressure frequently enough. Barker and DJ AM, also known as Adam Goldstein, had just wrapped up a concert in Columbi...
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    Peep This: Travis Barker, Lil Jon, A-Trak, Jazzy Jeff And Steve Aoki Pay Tribute To DJ AM
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    In memory of the late DJ AM, a few of his colleagues put on a special dedication performance in his honor. Take a look at this montage from Travis Bar...
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    Travis Barker Wanted 'Best DJ In The World' To Replace DJ AM On Tour
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    Night' off the album is living on rock stations, which is kind of cool. And 'Can a Drummer Get Some?' is living on the hip-hop stations. There's a new...
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