Wouter André "Wally" De Backer (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈʋɑu̯tər ˈɑndreː də ˈbaːkər]; born 21 May 1980), known professionally as Gotye (/ˈɡɒtiːeɪ/ GOTT-ee-ay), is a Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
His 2011 single "Somebody That I Used to Know", reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the best-selling song of 2012. This made him the fifth Australian-based artist to top the chart and the second born in Belgium (after The Singing Nun in 1963).
He has won five ARIA Awards and received a nomination for an MTV EMA for Best Asia and Pacific Act. On 10 February 2013, he won three Grammy Awards at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards Show: Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Somebody That I Used to Know" and Best Alternative Music Album for Making Mirrors.
In 2024, Gotye and Kimbra released a remix entitled "Somebody (2024)", featuring Fisher, Chris Lake and Sante Sansone.
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Birth Name: Wouter André De Backer
Also Known As: Wally De Backer
Born: 21 May 1980 (age 44)
From: Bruges, Belgium
Genre(s):
Indie rock,
alternative rock,
indie pop,
trip hop
Instrument(s):
Vocals,
drums,
percussion,
keyboards,
guitar,
ondioline
Occupation(s):
Musician,
singer-songwriter
Active From: 2001-present
Associated Acts:
The Basics