Martin Garrix father’s name is Gerard Garritsen. He told about it to his fans, when answered their questions through Twitter in spring, 2016. The young DJ didn’t tell, how old his father is, but looking at this middle-aged man, it’s easy to guess, that he welcomed his son at a not very young age.
Gerard is not a professional musician, but he plays the guitar and has a good understanding of music. Together with his wife he took the boy to Olympics opening ceremony, which was held in Athens in 2004 and there Martin heard DJ Tiësto music. That very time the boy got sure, he would go Tiësto’s pace.
Gerard Garritsen developed his son’s interest in music. He bought the boy all necessary equipment to DJ at school parties. In addition, he had never regretted money for DJ Tiësto’s and other musician’s recordings, which Martin bought all the time.
Gerard Garritsen resides with his wife and daughter in the suburbs of Amsterdam. His famous son lives 5 minutes walk from his parents’ place.
Karin Garritsen (mother)
Martin Garrix’s mother doesn’t look young too. Probably, she welcomed her son in her 30s. The woman is keen on music, just like her husband. She plays the piano. Karin and her son are very close. It was not easy for her to raise him as the boy was hyper active. But she tried to develop all his talents in any case.
The woman and her husband very often join their son-musician during his tours.
Laura is in good terms with her brother. She is younger than him, and she is Martin’s most devoted fan. The girl is a high school pupil. When she is on holidays, she likes to go on tour with her brother.
Bio
Martin Garrix, born Martijn Garritsen, is a Dutch DJ and electronic music producer who gained international recognition with the single Animals.
Interesting and fun facts
He began experimenting with music production as a teenager and became one of the youngest DJs to achieve worldwide chart success.
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