Tyler Joseph was born on December 1, 1988. He is a well-known American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and more. At an early age, Joseph ventured into the music industry, releasing his solo album “No Phun Intended,” which includes compositions such as ‘Save’ and ‘Whisper,’ among others. He went on to form the music group Twenty One Pilots with his buddies. The band’s debut album, “Twenty One Pilots,” got positive feedback. Their big break came with their band’s album “Blurryface,” which reached the top spot on the Billboard 200. ‘Stressed Out’ and ‘Ride,’ two of its hits, charted in the top five on the Billboard Hot 100. Without further ado, let us celebrate Tyler Joseph’s birthday, the founder of Twenty One Pilots!
Fast Facts
Full Name:
Tyler Robert Joseph
Birth date:
December 01, 1988
Age:
35 years, 4 months
Zodiac Sign:
Sagittarius
Height:
5' 8"
Relationship Status:
Married
Net Worth:
$20.0 million
Background
Tyler Joseph was born on December 1, 1988. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, the eldest son of Kelly Joseph and Chris Joseph. He has three siblings: Zack, Jay, and Madison. Joseph was initially tutored by his mom, and his first encounter with music was when he was introduced to D.C. Talk, a Christian rap rock band. He graduated from Olentangy High School. He started playing basketball at a young age. In 2008, he was inspired by a songwriter’s performance at a High Street club. He began performing music with an old keyboard he received as a Christmas gift from his mom, honing his musical skills by mimicking radio tunes, writing songs, and singing.Tyler Joseph had a relationship with Jenna Black, a high school friend’s sister-in-law, and married her in March 2015. They are the happy parents of two lovely children, Rosie Robert Joseph and Junie Belle Joseph.In 2009, Joseph formed the band Twenty One Pilots with bassist Nick Thomas and drummer Chris Salih. The band’s self-titled first album “Twenty One Pilots” was released separately and made it on the U.S. Billboard 200 list with 115,000 copies sold. Salih and Thomas departed the band after their tour in Ohio, prompting Joseph to team up with Josh Dun, an American drummer who eventually became the group’s full-time drummer, resigning his job at Guitar Center. The duo’s independent album, “Regional at Best,” was met with limited success. The musical duet signed with the American record company Warner Music Group and released the debut album “Vessel,” which received excellent reviews, sold more than 569,000 copies, and charted on several international charts. Joseph was also a member of a gospel band and played several events.The years that followed were extremely fruitful for the duo, as they delivered hit songs that made it to the top of various international charts. The album “Blurryface” received several accolades, including a triple-platinum rating from the Recording Industry Association of America (R.I.A.A.). They traveled all over the world, the music duo’s stardom and popularity soaring higher.
Career timeline
After the release of his solo debut album, “No Phun Intended,” Joseph creates the band Twenty One Pilots with his high school friends.
As a member of Five14 Church, he composes several songs inspired by his faith and beliefs.
The musical duo joins Warner Music Group's American record label Fueled by Ramen.
The band's fourth album, "Blurryface" debuts at the top of the Billboard 200 list, receiving several accolades and critical acclaim.
Twenty One Pilots takes home the Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Tyler Joseph FAQs
What is the black stuff on Tyler Joseph?
Joseph paints his neck and hands black when performing as a portrayal of the character named Blurryface. It represents the character’s smothering insecurities.
How did Tyler Joseph and Jenna Black meet?
She was the sister-in-law of Joseph’s high school classmate.
Are Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun best friends?
The two have a very strong and supportive friendship.
5 Surprising Facts
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The name is inspired by a drama
The band name Twenty One Pilots is inspired by Arthur Miller's drama "All My Sons.
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He loves a cult favorite
Joseph’s favorite film is “Donnie Darko.”
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His reason for getting a tattoo
He has a matching 'X' tattoo with Dun to represent their dedication to their hometown fanbase.
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He was a basketball player
Joseph grew up playing basketball in the hopes of receiving a scholarship.
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He passed on college for music
He refused the offer to attend Otterbein University because he wanted to pursue a musical career.
Why We Love Tyler Joseph
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He values life
One consistent message in Joseph’s poetry and music is “stay alive.” He constantly encourages fans to do so, and he makes a point of delivering that message both onstage and on social media.
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He stands for what is right
Joseph halted an event and once got a concertgoer booted out for hitting a girl in the face. Apart from this, he has spoken out against racism, even admitting his mistake and apologizing when he made an insensitive joke.
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He supports his community
He funded an unnamed non-profit in Ohio that focuses on sports. He even said that he never talked about it or asked for funding for it because the point was to reach others, not to get support from others.
Tyler Joseph’s birthday dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | December 1 | Thursday |
| 2023 | December 1 | Friday |
| 2024 | December 1 | Sunday |
| 2025 | December 1 | Monday |
| 2026 | December 1 | Tuesday |
