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Moby performing in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Richard Melville Hall
Born	(1965-09-11) September 11, 1965 (age 59) New York City, U.S.
Genres	Electronica trip hop house downtempo ambient alternative rock techno punk rock chill-out
Occupation(s)	Musician singer songwriter producer DJ activist
Instruments	Vocals guitar bass keyboards drums
Years active	1983–present
Labels	Instinct Elektra Mute Little Idiot/Fontana V2/BMG Virgin/EMI Because Deutsche Grammophon/​Universal Classics
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Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known as Moby, is an American musician. He is also a songwriter, record producer, DJ, and a strong supporter of animal rights. Moby has sold over 20 million records around the world. Many people see him as a key figure in electronic dance music from the early 1990s. He helped bring dance music to a wider audience in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

Moby started playing guitar and piano when he was nine. In the 1980s, he played in several underground punk rock bands. Later, he switched to electronic dance music. In 1989, he moved to New York City. There, he became a busy DJ, producer, and remixer. His song "Go" in 1991 was his first big hit. It was especially popular in Europe, reaching the top ten in the Netherlands and the UK.

From 1992 to 1997, Moby had eight songs in the top 10 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. These included "Move (You Make Me Feel So Good)" and "Feeling So Real". He also released music under different names. His album Everything Is Wrong (1995) was praised by critics. However, his punk-focused album Animal Rights (1996) was not as popular with his fans.

Moby became very successful with his fifth album, Play (1999). At first, it didn't get much attention. But then, it became a huge global hit in 2000. This happened because every song from the album was used in movies, TV shows, and commercials. Play is still his best-selling album, with 12 million copies sold. The song "South Side", featuring Gwen Stefani, was his only one to reach No. 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. After Play, Moby released albums with different styles. These included electronic, dance, rock, and downtempo music. Some of these albums were 18 (2002), Hotel (2005), and Last Night (2008). Later, he explored ambient music, releasing a nearly four-hour album called Long Ambients 1: Calm. Sleep. (2016). Moby continues to make and release music. His twenty-first studio album, Resound NYC, came out in May 2023.

Beyond music, Moby is known for being vegan and supporting animal rights. He also helps with humanitarian causes. He used to own TeaNY, a vegan cafe in Manhattan. He also owned Little Pine, a vegan restaurant in Los Angeles. Moby also organized Circle V, a vegan music and food festival. He has written four books, including a photography collection and two memoirs.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Richard Melville Hall was born on September 11, 1965, in Harlem, New York City. His father gave him the nickname Moby when he was three days old. His parents thought "Richard" was too big a name for a baby. The name Moby also came from a family story about being related to Herman Melville, who wrote Moby-Dick. Moby is distantly related to David Melville, who invented the first gas light system patented in the United States.

Moby grew up with his mother. They lived in San Francisco for a short time in 1969. Then, they moved to Stratford, Connecticut. His mother had a hard time supporting them. They often used food stamps and government help. Sometimes, they stayed with Moby's grandparents in Darien. But the wealthy area made him feel poor and embarrassed. Moby's first job was working as a caddy at a golf course.

Moby started playing music at age nine. He began with classical guitar and piano lessons from his mother. Later, he studied jazz, music theory, and percussion. In 1983, he became the guitarist for a hardcore punk band called the Vatican Commandos. He played on their first EP, Hit Squad for God. Around this time, he was the lead singer for Flipper for two days. Moby also played bass for their reunion shows in the 2000s. When he was 18, Moby formed a post-punk group called AWOL. He is credited on their only release, a self-titled EP, as Moby Hall.

In 1983, Moby finished high school at Darien High School. He then started studying philosophy at the University of Connecticut. Around this time, he felt that the instruments he knew were "sonically limiting." He became interested in electronic music instead. He played records at the campus radio station, WHUS. This led to DJ jobs in local clubs. Moby became unhappy at university and transferred to State University of New York at Purchase. He studied philosophy and photography there, hoping to find new interest in school. But he dropped out in April 1984 to become a full-time DJ and musician. This is when his interest in electronic dance music really began. For two years, he lived in Greenwich, Connecticut. He DJ'd at The Cafe, a nightclub for people under 21, located behind a church.

In 1987, Moby started sending his music demos to record labels in New York City. He didn't get any offers, which led to two years of "very fruitless labor." Around 1988, Moby moved into an old factory in Stamford, Connecticut. It had no bathroom or running water. But the free electricity allowed him to work on his music. He used a 4-track recorder, synthesizer, and drum machine. Moby says the English band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) were his "heroes." He says he would never have started making electronic music without them.

Music Career Highlights

Early Success and "Go"

In 1989, Moby moved to New York City with his friend, artist Damian Loeb. He DJ'd in local clubs and played guitar in the band Ultra Vivid Scene. In 1990, Moby joined Shopwell and played on their album Peanuts. His first live electronic music show was in the summer of 1990 at Club MK. His future manager, Eric Härle, was there. He said Moby's music was amazing, even with technical problems.

By mid-1990, Moby signed with Instinct Records, a small independent dance label in New York City. Moby was their only artist. He even answered calls and set up a studio in the owner's lounge. To make it seem like Instinct had more artists, Moby released early songs under different names. These included Voodoo Child, Barracuda, and Brainstorm. His first single as Moby, "Mobility", came out in November 1990.

He then had a huge hit with a remix of "Go". This song was originally a B-side to "Mobility." Moby added a sample from "Laura Palmer's Theme" from the TV show Twin Peaks. "Go" was released in March 1991. It reached No. 10 in the UK in October. This success led to Moby appearing on Top of the Pops. Instinct Records then released a compilation album called Instinct Dance in late 1991. It featured Moby's tracks and songs from his other names. In 1992, Moby said that "Go" only earned him $2,000 in royalties.

Because "Go" was so popular, Moby was asked to produce more music and remix other artists' songs. He often traded remixes with artists instead of being paid. This happened with his mixes for Billy Corgan and Soundgarden. Moby wanted to leave Instinct for a bigger label, but they refused. Instinct kept releasing his old demos without his permission. This included his first album, Moby, released in July 1992. Moby felt these songs were old and didn't show his current music style. Four singles were released from this album: "Go", "Drop a Beat", "Next Is the E", and "Thousand". "Thousand" was recognized by Guinness World Records as the fastest tempo in a recorded song at 1,015 beats-per-minute.

In 1992, Moby went on his first US tour, opening for The Shamen. He estimated he earned between $8,000 and $11,000 a year for the past six years. After his second tour with The Prodigy and Richie Hawtin in early 1993, another compilation of his work for Instinct came out, called Early Underground. His second and last album on Instinct, Ambient, was released in August 1993. It was a collection of experimental ambient techno songs. Instinct finally agreed to release Moby from his contract after he paid them $10,000.

New Labels and Everything Is Wrong

In 1993, Moby signed with Elektra Records for five years. He also made a deal with Mute Records in the UK for European distribution. His first release for Elektra/Mute was Move, an EP with four songs, in August 1993. He tried recording it in a professional studio but didn't like the results. So, he re-recorded it at home. The song "All That I Need Is to Be Loved (MV)" was his first song to feature his own singing. The single "Move (You Make Me Feel So Good)" reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. In 1993, Moby toured as a headliner with Orbital and Aphex Twin.

Moby's contract with Elektra allowed him to make his third full-length album in 1994. He wanted to include many different music styles he liked. These included electronic dance, ambient, rock, and industrial music. Everything Is Wrong was released in March 1995. Critics praised it, and Spin magazine called it Album of the Year. The album reached No. 25 in the UK. The singles "Hymn" and "Feeling So Real" reached Nos. 31 and 30. Elektra sent different songs to different radio stations based on their style. Early copies in the UK and Germany included a bonus CD of ambient music called Underwater. Moby toured for the album, playing at the 1995 Lollapalooza festival. He then released a remix album, Everything Is Wrong—Mixed and Remixed.

After Everything Is Wrong, Moby was highly praised by critics. The Los Angeles Times thought he was "poised for greatness" to become a mainstream artist. Billboard called him "King of techno." In 1995, Courtney Love asked Moby to produce the next Hole album, but he said no. He also directed a music video for Mercury Rev. In 1995 and 1996, Moby released dance singles under the names Lopez and DJ Cake. He put them out on Trophy Records, his own label, so he could release music he liked without worrying about sales. In 1996, Moby contributed "Republican Party" to an AIDS benefit album. He also released his second Voodoo Child album, The End of Everything.

While touring for Everything Is Wrong, Moby grew tired of the electronic music scene. He felt the media didn't understand his records. This led to a big change for his next album, Animal Rights. It combined guitar-driven rock songs with Moby singing lead vocals. It also had softer ambient tracks. Moby said the album was "weird, long, self-indulgent and difficult." The main single was a cover of "That's When I Reach for My Revolver" by Mission of Burma. Animal Rights was released in September 1996 in the UK and February 1997 in the US. Many of his dance fans didn't like it, feeling he had left them behind. Moby said he hadn't completely stopped making electronic music.

After Animal Rights, Moby's manager said they struggled for recognition. Moby was seen as a "has-been" by many in the music industry. Despite lower sales, Moby promoted the album with a European tour with Red Hot Chili Peppers and Soundgarden. He also headlined the Big Top tour with other DJs. He returned to electronic music after hearing house music at a party. In October 1997, Moby released I Like to Score. This was a collection of his film soundtrack work and re-recorded songs. It included an updated "James Bond Theme" for Tomorrow Never Dies. Late 1997 saw Moby start his first US tour in two years.

In 1998, Elektra Records let Moby leave his contract. He had to pay them "quite a lot" of money. He felt Elektra didn't do enough to help Everything Is Wrong succeed. He thought they only cared about radio-friendly hits. Without an American distributor, his only deal was with UK-based Mute Records. Moby felt his music didn't fit with major labels.

Play and Global Success

Moby's fifth album, Play, was released by Mute and V2 Records in May 1999. Moby got the idea for the album from the field recordings of Alan Lomax. He listened to the compilation album Sounds of the South. Moby took samples from these old songs and used them to create new tracks. When Play first came out, it sold moderately. But it eventually sold over 10 million copies worldwide. Moby toured for 22 months to support the album.

Every song on Play was licensed for use in movies, commercials, and TV shows. This also included independent films and non-profit groups. Some people criticized this, saying Moby had "sold out." But he later explained that most licenses were for independent films and non-profit projects. He agreed to them because it was hard to get his music on radio and TV before. In 2007, The Washington Post wrote about the "Moby quotient." This was a way to measure if a musical artist had "sold out," named after Moby's decision to license music from Play.

Moby at the first Area:One festival in 2001, which he started

In 2000, Moby's song "Flower" was used in the movie Gone in 60 Seconds. He also co-wrote "Is It Any Wonder" with Sophie Ellis-Bextor. Moby: Play - The DVD, released in 2001, included music videos and live performances. It was nominated for a Grammy Award. In 2001, Moby started the Area:One Festival. It toured the US and Canada with artists like Outkast, New Order, and Nelly Furtado. Moby was the main performer.

Moby began working on the album after Play in late 2000. He asked friends to find records with vocals he could sample. He wrote over 140 songs for the album. He also learned to use Pro Tools software. 18 was released in May 2002. It reached No. 1 in the UK and eleven other countries. It sold over four million copies worldwide. Moby toured a lot for both Play and 18, playing over 500 shows in four years. This included the Area2 Festival in 2002, with artists like David Bowie and Busta Rhymes. In December 2002, Moby was attacked while signing autographs in Boston. He was punched and sprayed with mace.

In February 2002, Moby performed at the closing ceremony of the 2002 Winter Olympics. That month, he hosted an MTV show called Señor Moby's House of Music. His song "Extreme Ways" was used in all five Bourne films, from 2002 to 2016. Moby said the producers kept using his song because they didn't have time to find another artist.

In 2003, Moby was a main performer at the Glastonbury Festival. He co-wrote and produced "Early Mornin'" for Britney Spears' album In the Zone. Moby returned to his dance and rave roots with Baby Monkey in 2004. This was his third album under his Voodoo Child name.

Later Albums and Projects

Moby performing a DJ set in 2004

Moby's seventh album, Hotel, came out in March 2005. This album used very few samples. Moby said this was because the sampling function on his new software was too hard to learn. He felt Hotel was a more satisfying album because of this. Moby recorded the instruments live, except for the drums. His longtime drummer, Scott Frassetto, played the drums. The album featured vocals from six other singers. Moby later said Hotel was his least favorite album because it was the only one not recorded at his home studio. The singles "Lift Me Up" and "Slipping Away" were top-10 hits in Europe. Early copies of the album included a bonus CD of ambient music called Hotel: Ambient.

In 2006, Moby wrote the soundtrack for Richard Kelly's 2007 movie Southland Tales. He was a fan of Kelly's previous film, Donnie Darko. In 2007, Moby also started a rock band called The Little Death with his friends. After V2 Records closed in 2007, Moby signed a new deal with Mute Records for American distribution. From 2007 to 2008, he hosted New York club events called "Degenerates."

In 2008, Moby released Last Night. This electronic dance album was inspired by a night out in his New York City neighborhood. He recorded it in his home studio. It featured guest singers like Wendy Starland and MC Grandmaster Caz. The singles from Last Night included "Alice" and "Disco Lies".

Moby performing at the David Lynch Weekend in 2008

Moby wanted his next album to be emotional and personal. He was inspired by a speech from David Lynch. This made him want to write new music he liked, without worrying about mainstream success. He decided to record the entire album at home and mix it using old-fashioned analogue equipment. Wait for Me was released on June 30, 2009. Moby and Lynch talked about the album's recording process on Lynch's online channel. Lynch also directed the music video for the first single, "Shot in the Back of the Head".

Moby held a competition for fans to create a video for "Wait for Me," the last single from the album. The winning video was directed by Nimrod Shapira of Israel. It showed a girl trying to invite Moby into her life using a funny guide. The single was released in May 2010. The Wait for Me tour featured a full band. Moby raised over $75,000 from three shows in California to help people affected by domestic violence. An ambient version of Wait for Me was released in late 2009.

In 2010, Moby started a heavy metal band called Diamondsnake with singer Phil Costello. They wrote 13 songs and recorded their first album in one day. They released it for free on their website. Moby also contributed four songs to the soundtrack of The Next Three Days.

Recent Works and Documentaries

Moby promoting the Destroyed book and album at a performance and discussion in the Brooklyn Museum, 2011

In January 2010, Moby announced a new album. He described its style as "Broken down melodic electronic music for empty cities at 2 a.m." The album, Destroyed, was released in May 2011. A book of Moby's photography with the same title was released around the same time. Moby let fans vote online for the next single from Destroyed; they chose "Lie Down in Darkness". A remixed version of Destroyed was released in 2012.

Moby toured worldwide in 2013, performing acoustic and DJ sets. His DJ set at Coachella included images from space projected onto screens. In October 2013, Moby released Innocents. He worked on it for 18 months and hired Spike Stent to produce it. Moby used several guest singers on the album. He said Neil Young and "Broken English" by Marianne Faithfull were big influences. The photos for the album cover were all taken by Moby. The first single was "A Case for Shame". Moby promoted the album with three shows in Los Angeles. He said he wanted to tour less from 2014 to stay home and make music.

Six of Moby's songs were in the movie Charlie Countryman (2013). His music also set the mood for Cathedrals of Culture (2014), a documentary about buildings. In December 2014, Moby performed three ambient music shows in Los Angeles to support the release of Hotel: Ambient. These shows included visuals he created with David Lynch.

After Innocents, Moby decided to make a new wave dance album. He then changed his mind and opted for an album with himself and seven guest singers, called the Void Pacific Choir. These Systems Are Failing was announced in September 2016. Its video, by animator Steve Cutts, showed smartphone addiction and won a Webby Award. These Systems Are Failing was released on October 14, 2016. Moby's only live show in 2016 was at Circle V, a vegan food and music festival he started. A second album with the Void Pacific Choir, More Fast Songs About the Apocalypse, came out in June 2017. It was influenced by the 2016 United States presidential election.

Moby performing in 2018

Moby announced his fifteenth studio album, Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt, in December 2017. It explored themes of spirituality and humanity. The album was released on March 2, 2018. The second single, "Mere Anarchy," was described by Moby as "post apocalypse." "This Wild Darkness" was the third single. Moby promoted the album with three live shows in March 2018. All profits from the album and concerts were given to animal rights groups. In 2024, "This Wild Darkness" was featured in the TV show True Detective: Night Country.

In 2018, Moby was a guest on "A$AP Forever" by rapper A$AP Rocky, which sampled "Porcelain." This was Moby's second time on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Moby also contributed songs to the comedy Half Magic (2018). In March 2019, Moby released Long Ambients 2. In January 2020, Moby announced his album All Visible Objects, released on May 15. All profits from this album went to charity.

In December 2020, Moby released another ambient album, Live Ambients – Improvised Recordings Vol. 1. He recorded it by improvising, with no editing, and aiming for a calming sound. Moby's next album, Reprise, was released that month on Deutsche Grammophon. It featured orchestral versions of his hits with guest artists. The album charted in 16 countries. In May 2022, Moby released Reprise Remixes.

Moby performing at the Millennium Dome on 19th of September 2024.

On June 1, 2022, Moby started his new record label, Always Centered at Night. He created it to help new singers make music they might not be able to elsewhere. The first single, "Medusa," featured singer Aynzli Jones. On January 1, 2023, Moby released a two-and-a-half-hour ambient album, Ambient 23. He made it with old drum machines and synthesizers, inspired by his "early ambient heroes."

On June 14, 2024, Moby released Always Centered At Night. It featured vocals from several artists. Rolling Stone praised the album for Moby's "creativity." Fans said the album was "like a sequel" to his hit album Play. Moby later released a remix album in September.

Collaborations and TV Work

Moby playing guitar with Joy Malcolm in 2008

Moby has worked with many artists. He performed two duets with French singer Mylène Farmer. He also produced seven songs on her album Bleu Noir and two songs on her album L'Emprise. In 1992, he sang on the song "Curse" for Recoil's album "Bloodline". In 2013, Moby created the soundtrack for the documentary The Crash Reel. This film tells the story of snowboarder Kevin Pearce.

On October 16, 2015, Jean Michel Jarre released his album Electronica 1: The Time Machine. It included the song "Suns have gone," co-produced by Jarre and Moby. On September 24, 2016, Moby announced the album These Systems Are Failing, released under the name Moby & Void Pacific Choir.

Starz aired a special episode of Blunt Talk that included Moby. He had been friends with the show's creator, Jonathan Ames, for a long time. Moby was one of the first musicians to have an episode on Netflix's music documentary series Once In a Lifetime Sessions. In this show, he records, talks about, and performs his music. Moby Doc, a documentary about his life, was released on May 28, 2021. His documentary Punk Rock Vegan Movie was released in February 2023.

Little Walnut Productions

In 2020, Moby started Little Walnut Productions. This company creates stories about animal and human rights, and environmental issues. He started it with his creative partner, Lindsay Hicks. Their first documentary, "Moby Doc," came out in May 2021. Their short animated film, "Why I'm a Vegan," won awards at several film festivals.

In January 2023, Little Walnut released its second documentary, "Punk Rock Vegan Movie." Moby directed this film, which looks at how punk rock music and animal activism are connected. He released the film for free on YouTube. "Punk Rock Vegan Movie" was the opening film at the Slamdance Film Festival.

The company has also helped fund other documentaries. These include “Meat The Future,” “Slay,” and “Rowdy Girl.” They also helped produce the short film “Super Cow.” Little Walnut recently invested in a movie called “Eternal Return” starring Kit Harington and Naomi Scott. They have also produced music videos, like “Natural Blues” and the award-winning animated video "Are You Lost in the World Like Me?".

Little Walnut produces Moby's "Moby Pod" podcast, which started in late 2022. The podcast talks about animal rights, climate change, creativity, and mental health. It has featured guests like Hunter Biden and Steve-O. Little Walnut is currently working on its first scripted movie, “Tecie.” Moby wrote the film, which is based on the animal rights community in Los Angeles.

Business Ventures

Moby's vegan restaurant, Little Pine, in Los Angeles

In May 2002, Moby opened a small raw and vegan restaurant and tea shop called TeaNY in New York City. He owned it with his girlfriend at the time, Kelly Tisdale. In 2006, Moby said he was no longer involved in his previous business projects.

In November 2015, Moby opened the vegan restaurant Little Pine in Los Angeles. The restaurant serves organic, vegan, Mediterranean-inspired food. It also has a shop with art and books chosen by Moby. All profits from the restaurant are given to animal welfare organizations. In May 2016, Moby estimated that $250,000 would be donated that year. In December 2019, Moby launched Little Pine products and merchandise. All profits from these items also go to charity.

On August 23, 2016, Moby announced the first Circle V Festival. This event took place in Los Angeles and featured music and vegan food stalls. Moby described Circle V as "the coming together of my life's work, animal rights and music." The second Circle V event took place on November 18, with Moby as the main performer.

Personal Life and Beliefs

Moby lived in New York City for 21 years. From 1996 to 2010, he lived in an apartment where he also recorded his albums. He then moved to the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles. He bought and restored a castle called Wolf's Lair. He also owns an apartment in Little Italy, Manhattan. In 2014, Moby sold the castle and moved to a smaller home in Los Feliz.

Steve Buscemi, Moby, Arianna Huffington, and Lou Reed at a screening of the film Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers, 2006

In June 2013, Moby and other famous people appeared in a video supporting Chelsea Manning. Moby practices meditation, including transcendental and Vipassanā.

Veganism and Animal Rights

In 1984, Moby became a vegetarian because of a cat named Tucker. He found Tucker at a dump. In November 1987, while playing with Tucker, Moby decided he would never harm any animal. He then became a vegan. He is a strong supporter of animal rights. He calls it his "day job" besides music.

In March 2016, Moby supported a social media campaign to end factory farming. In 2019, Moby got "Vegan for life" tattooed on his neck. That November, he got "Animal rights" tattooed on his arms to mark 32 years of being vegan. He also got "VX" tattooed next to his right eye. The "V" means vegan, and the "X" means straight edge, showing his sobriety.

In February 2023, he released Punk Rock Vegan Movie. This documentary is about the connection between punk rock and animal rights. He says he always visits Rainbow Grocery in San Francisco because of his focus on "ethical eating." In May 2024, he announced a new film project with director Mark Webber.

Spirituality and Faith

Moby has explored different faiths. He identified as an atheist growing up, then agnostic. For "eight or ten years," he was a serious Christian and taught Bible studies. Around 1985, he read the teachings of Christ and felt Christ was divine. He says he loves Christ's teachings in a simple way. He doesn't think his beliefs are the only right ones.

In his album notes for Animal Rights (1996), Moby wrote that he doesn't see himself as a traditional Christian. He doesn't go to church or follow cultural Christianity. But he loves Christ and understands him as God. He feels that churches sometimes focus more on their own social goals than on Christ's teachings. In 2014, Moby said if he had to label himself, it would be a "Taoist–Christian–agnostic quantum mechanic." In 2019, Moby said he is not a Christian, but his life is focused on God.

Charity Work

Moby supports many causes. He works with MoveOn.org, The Humane Society, and Farm Sanctuary. He helped create a contest for MoveOn Voter Fund. The music video for "Disco Lies" from Last Night has strong anti-meat themes. He also works with Amend.org, a non-profit that helps prevent injuries in Africa.

Moby is on the board of directors for the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF). This group studies music and the brain and develops treatments. He has performed at benefit concerts to raise money for the institute. In 2004, he received an award for his support of music therapy.

He supports net neutrality. In 2006, he spoke to a United States House of Representatives committee about it. In 2007, Moby launched MobyGratis.com. This website offers free music for independent, non-commercial films. If a film becomes successful, all money from commercial licenses goes to the Humane Society of the United States.

In 2008, he took part in Songs for Tibet, an album supporting Tibet and the Dalai Lama. In a 2021 interview, he called the Dalai Lama "a wonderful inspired and inspiring man." In April 2009, Moby spoke about his experiences with Transcendental Meditation at a benefit concert. In April 2015, Moby performed at a David Lynch Foundation event to raise money for teaching meditation to young people.

In April 2018, Moby sold over 100 pieces of musical equipment to raise money for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. He held a second sale in June 2018, selling his personal record collection. A third sale in October 2018 included almost 200 drum machines and his entire vinyl collection. In 2018, Moby participated in Al Gore's 24-hour broadcast on climate change. Moby also supports Best Friends Animal Society. He helped launch their No-Kill Los Angeles (NKLA) program.

Photography and Books

Moby became interested in photography at age ten. His uncle, a photographer for The New York Times, gave him a Nikon F camera. He says Edward Steichen was a big early influence. At 17, he set up a darkroom and studied photography at university. Moby kept his photos private until 2010. Then, he showed some of his work at galleries in New York City. In May 2011, Moby released a photography book called "Destroyed." It contained pictures taken during his Wait for Me tour. From October to December 2014, Moby showed his "Innocents" collection of large photos. These photos had a post-apocalyptic theme.

In March 2010, Moby and animal activist Miyun Park released Gristle: From Factory Farms to Food Safety. This book has essays about the consequences of animal production. In 2014, Moby started writing his autobiography. It covered his life from the late 1980s to the recording of Play. He wrote about 300,000 words before cutting it in half. Porcelain: A Memoir was released on May 17, 2016. Moby also released a music album called Music from Porcelain with the book.

His second memoir, Then It Fell Apart, came out on May 2, 2019. It covers his life and career from 1999 to 2009. In September 2021, Moby published The Little Pine Cookbook. It features vegan recipes from his restaurant.

Politics

Moby supported Kamala Harris for the 2024 US Presidential election.

Discography

Studio albums

Awards

See also

In Spanish: Moby para niños

• List of animal rights advocates