RIP DJ AM - Adam Michael Goldstein (March 30, 1973 August 28, 2009)

Adam Michael Goldstein (March 30, 1973 - August 28, 2009) was an American club disc jockey better known as DJ AM.
Career
Goldstein was a member of the rock band Crazy Town, known for their hit "Butterfly". He has also scratched on albums for Papa Roach, Madonna, Will Smith, and Shifty and played concerts with Jay-Z. He has played private events for celebrities like Jim Carrey, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Ben Stiller, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, and Kate Hudson. [1] He had had a one-year contract with Las Vegas' Pure Nightclub inside Caesar's Palace to play at the venue every Friday and opening a nightclub at Caesars Atlantic City called Dusk.[2]

He had recently collaborated with Travis Barker of Blink-182 and +44 in several performances, including the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. On December 1. 2008, TV Guide reported that DJ AM would make his first appearance with Travis Barker since the two survived the plane crash. The duo performed at New Year's Nation's Los Angeles 2008 New Year's Eve Party at The Wiltern. Their performance was streamed live on the Internet via New Year's Nation's official site, and was broadcast at other New Year's Nation parties across the U.S.[3][4] Before the gig Barker told press, "I'm ready to get back onstage with AM and continue to rock the house. I'm very excited to bring in the New Year in my hometown of L.A."[5]

His reality television appearances include Punk'd, where his former fiance, Nicole Richie, was the subject of a practical joke, and the third season of The Simple Life. Goldstein appears as himself in the "What About Bob?" episode of Entourage's third season; He gets the last pair of an exclusive line of shoes, right before Vince (Adrian Grenier) and Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) arrive.

He was also a co-owner of the popular club LAX.

In 2009, DJ AM became Rain Nightclub's regular Friday night DJ.[6]


Plane crash
Main article: 2008 South Carolina Learjet 60 crash
On September 19, 2008, after having performed at a college event with frequent collaborator Travis Barker, Goldstein was seriously injured when a Learjet he was traveling in crashed on takeoff in Columbia, South Carolina. The crash killed both crew members and two other passengers, and critically injured Goldstein and Barker.[7] They were both transported to the Joseph M. Still Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia, and were both listed in critical condition.[8] According to reports, Goldstein suffered burns on his hands and part of his head. His ex-girlfriend, singer Mandy Moore, with whom he is still close, flew to be by his side at the Georgia hospital where he was staying,[9][10] Mr. Goldstein was released from the hospital on September 26, 2008, a spokeswoman told AP.[11]

In December 2008, Goldstein filed a civil lawsuit against the plane's charter company, Learjet and Goodyear tires; the suit claims negligence on the part of the pilots and a manufacturing defect on the part of the plane. Goldstein was asking for damages for pain and suffering, mental anguish, disfigurement and loss of earnings.[12] Goldstein was the last passenger to file a civil suit; the estates of deceased passengers Chris Baker and Charles Still have already filed suits, as has crash survivor Travis Barker, although Barker and Still's suits did not name the deceased pilots as defendants.[13]


Personal life
After gastric bypass surgery, Goldstein dated socialite and reality TV star Nicole Richie. The engagement was announced in early 2005. On December 7, 2005, both he and Richie called off the engagement.[14]

After his breakup with Butler, Goldstein dated singer/actress Mandy Moore.[15] They broke off the relationship in March 2007.[16]

DJ AM was an avid "sneakerhead" (posting on sneaker enthusiast message board Niketalk.com), he collected athletic shoes, primarily Nikes. His collection of over 600 shoes includes a pair of Nike Air Force 1 shoes that were created specifically for him, with his DJ AM logo appearing on the shoe itself. In a new commercial, he starred alongside Mike Epps and Kobe Bryant sporting the Nike Air Yeezy, the signature shoe for Kanye West.[17]


Death
DJ AM was found dead at his New York City apartment at around 5:20 P.M. Friday, August 28, 2009. He was 36 years old.[18]

TMZ reported that friends called the police, who broke down the door and then found DJ AM's body. Sources say this may have been caused by the drug use.[19] Sources said drug paraphernalia was found in the apartment.

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[RandomThoughts15]

Stop being a dick..

[DjTiina1]

Rest In Peace Adam

DjTiina1, the netherlands

[1ChillRebel]

It must SUCK to survive a plane crash only to die one year later of STUPIDITY....

[TinniWahine]

if you love DJ AM just as much as I do, join a place you belong, where NO ONE can say anything but NICE words about him. Join our DJ AM ARMY against those who dont understand and support what he believed in. Look up DJ AM ARMY on facebook.. RIP my brother

[psteele005]

:( he also appeared in Iron Man 2

[sylicone221]

@koldkuts2 rot in hell junkie heehheheeee...WORM FOOD Hehehee

[sylicone221]

@Asylum709 HEY GOOD RIDDANCE HOW DARE HE RELAPSE...GONNA OD IN HIS HONOR HEHEHEE! MEANS SO MUCH TO ME HEHEHEEE

[Asylum709]

@sylicone221 ....You're an immature disrespectful piece of Monkey Shit......I hope you die soon