Moby

Biography

Moby (born Richard Melville Hall) was born on September 11, 1965, in New York City, New York, USA. Trivia Well known techno artist. His music was included on many soundtrack albums, including: Cool World (1992), Heat (1995), Scream (1996), The Saint (1997), The Jackal (1997) and Tomorrow Never Dies (1997). In 1997, he released an album of his film music called "I Like To Score". Descendant of Herman Melville, author of "Moby Dick" - that's where his pseudonym comes from. He is a strict vegan. Gave the speech inducting Steely Dan into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in March, 2001. Every track off his 1999 album "Play" was used either in a television commercial or on a movie soundtrack (including Any Given Sunday (1999)). His music is not generally viable for radio singles, so he felt he needed to get his music heard by the masses, somehow. Doing so has helped "Play" become his most commercially successful album to date. Releases his album '18', which comes with 18 collectible art cards designed by Moby himself in all amazon.com pre-orders. [May 14, 2002] Directors for his music videos include Nicholas Brandt, Roman Coppola, Wayne Isham, David LaChapelle, Joseph Kahn, Mike Mills and Jonas Åkerlund. Co-owner/co-founder, with ex-girlfriend Kelly Tisdale, of a vegan restaurant in New York City called "TeaNY". Contributes "Nearer" to the "Warchild Hope" album (released 21 April 2003). A member of animal welfare group Peta. His song "Extreme Ways" was played over the end credits of The Bourne Identity (2002) and its sequels The Bourne Supremacy (2004) and The Bourne Ultimatum (2007). Is a friend of Australian model Sarah Juricak. Presented Peter Gabriel with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Q Awards. [October 30, 2006] His favorite movies include Annie Hall (1977), South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut (1999), Hana-bi (1997), Them! (1954), Hombre mirando al sudeste (1986) and Dead Man Walking (1995). His all-time favorite film is Inland Empire (2006). When not performing, often brews a variety of different tea blends. Childhood friend of Robert Downey Jr..