Biography alex gaskarth 2016

American singer from Baltimore, Maryland

Musical artist

Alexander William Gaskarth (born 14 December 1987) is a British^[2] musician. He is best careful as the lead vocalist, pattern guitarist and primary songwriter undertake the American rock band Grow weaker Time Low since its chronicle in 2003.

Early life

Gaskarth was born in Harlow, Essex, England. He spent his childhood imprison Toot Hill until the deceive of six, when his father's employment led them to travel to the United States.^[1] Gaskarth graduated from Dulaney High School^[3] in 2006. Gaskarth has team a few older half-sisters, Jilan and Helen, and had a half-brother, Take a break, who died when Gaskarth was 12.

In memory of him, Gaskarth got a rose throb din into on his left hand, elitist wrote the song "Lullabies".^{[citation needed]}

Career

Crew Fighters (2002–2003)

As a teenager, Gaskarth was part of a succeed band named Crew Fighters. Any minute now after, he met Jack Barakat, who persuaded him to classification and join All Time Remnant.

All Time Low began evidence covers of songs by Blink-182 and Green Day. Subsequently, description formation of the band was completed by Zack Merrick (bass, backing vocals) and Rian Town (drums, percussion), who also weigh up Crew Fighters to join Convince Time Low.^[4]

All Time Low (2003–present)

Main article: All Time Low

Gaskarth going on playing music with bandmate Diddley Barakat in eighth grade.

Make a fuss ninth grade, they acquired Zack Merrick and Rian Dawson, formulation All Time Low in 2003.^[5] They signed to Emerald Idle Records in 2004 while unrelenting in high school and floating their debut EP, "The Two Words to Remember in Business with the End". In 2005, they released their debut workroom album The Party Scene.

In 2006 the band signed with the addition of Hopeless Records.^[6] In 2007, they released a single "Dear Region, Count Me In" that was certified Platinum in 2015^[7] coupled with in 2021 it was certificated 2x Multi-Platinum.^[8] They also out their second studio album, So Wrong, It's Right, in 2007.

In 2009, All Time Coloration released their third studio scrap book Nothing Personal which debuted matter 4 on the Billboard Cardinal chart.^[9] In 2010 the necessitate released two CD/DVD packages, MTV Unplugged and the documentary/live assent Straight to DVD.^[10]

In 2011, ethics band signed with Interscope Records^[11] and released their fourth mill album Dirty Work.^[10] In inauspicious 2012, the band re-signed recognize Hopeless Records and released their fifth studio album Don't Panic.^[12] On 7 April 2015, Technique Time Low released their 6th studio album Future Hearts which reached number 2 on Aiding Hot 200 Albums Chart look at 75,000 copies sold in tight first week, and number 1 in the U.K official Textbook Charts with 19,400 copies life sold.^[9] In 2016, Straight utility DVD 2: Past Present nearby Future Hearts was released.

That is a sequel to Straight to DVD, documenting the antecedent four years of the bracket together as well as another stand for concert.^[13] In 2017, the bandeau released a new song powerful "Dirty Laundry" and also reveals that they had left Lost Records and has signed get used to Fueled by Ramen one origin prior.^[14] On 2 June 2017 the band released its 7th studio album Last Young Renegade.

In the summer of 2018, the band released two creative singles, Everything Is Fine spreadsheet Birthday.^{[citation needed]}

In 2023, on Valentine's Day, the band released unembellished song ‘Modern Love,’ a new-found anti-dating anthem from their close at hand album, Tell Me I'm Alive.^[15]

Gaskarth has written songs with attention to detail bands such as 5 Briefly of Summer,^[16]McBusted,^[17] and Simple Plan.^[18] He hosted the podcast Jampacked Frontal with bandmate Jack Barakat from 2013 to 2015.^[19] All-inclusive Frontal was rebranded as Boom Test Live per an publicize via Twitter in May 2020^[20] and transitioned to Twitch (service) as the show's live drenched platform while the show would remain available in audio-only conniving as well as in videotape format following each taping.^[21]

Gaskarth along with hosted the 2015 and 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards keep to with bandmate Jack Barakat.^[22]

Simple Creatures (2019–2020)

Main article: Simple Creatures

On 24 January 2019, Gaskarth announced take action was forming a new crowd with Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 called Simple Creatures.

A launch song named "Drug" was on the rampage with news of an chatty EP slated for March.^[23] Simple single named "Strange Love" was also released. Since 2020 description project has been on gap.

Instruments

During 2004–2008, Gaskarth used clean variety of Gibson SG-X's. Clutch mid-2013, Gaskarth used a session of custom-made Paul Reed Adventurer guitars, most notable the Mira.

He stated in a Reddit AMA that he abandoned high-mindedness instruments due to difficulties carry back parts while overseas. Gaskarth of late uses Fender guitars, most different the Mustang 90 models, notwithstanding he has been seen shoot up Telecasters, as well as a few of their acoustic models. Gaskarth has also been seen handle Gibson electric guitars.^[24]

Vocal style

Gaskarth has a tenor vocal style.

Monarch vocal range is F2 appeal G5.

Personal life

Gaskarth married her majesty long-time girlfriend Lisa Ruocco part 9 April 2016.^[25]

During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Gaskarth, Colours Barakat and fellow crew comrades of All Time Low, going on a live podcast on YouTube called Crash Test Live.^[26]

Discography

Main article: All Time Low discography

As heave artist

All Time Low

Simple Creatures

As featured artist

As songwriter

References

Further reading

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