First ever DJ to perform at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games
(2004).
His remix of Delerium featuring Sarah McLachlan's 'Silence' was the
first house track ever broadcast on daytime radio in North
America.
The first DJ in the world to sell out a solo stadium event for over
25,000 people.
In 2008 he was nominated for Best Electronic/Dance Album at Grammy Awards for the album Elements of Life.
Voted DJ Magazines No.1 DJ in the World in 2002, 2003 & 2004.
He played live in front of over 3 billion people during the Parade Of
The Athletes at the official opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in
Athens 2004.
Was the first DJ to be crowned Dj Magazine's World No. 1 DJ three times
in a row (2002, 2003, 2004).
Produced the first instrumental track to reach the top spot in his
homeland of Holland in 23 years.