Alex Bleeker

Alex Bleeker

Bleeker performing with Real Estate at Flying Dog Brewery in Frederick, Maryland in 2014.
Background information
Birth name Alexander W. Bleeker
Born (1986-07-28) July 28, 1986
New Jersey, United States
Genres Indie rock
Psychedelic rock
Surf rock
Instruments Bass, guitar, vocals,
Years active 2009–present
Labels Domino, Woodsist
Associated acts Real Estate
Website bleekerandthefreaks.blogspot.com

Alexander W. "Alex" Bleeker (born July 28, 1986) is an American musician and guitarist. He is best known as the bassist of the American indie rock band Real Estate, with whom he has recorded three studio albums, and as the frontman and primary recording artist of the indie rock band Alex Bleeker and the Freaks.

Bleeker's most recent release is Alex Bleeker and the Freaks' third studio album, Country Agenda.[1]

Early life and personal life

Bleeker was born in New Jersey and raised in Ridgewood, New Jersey, where he attended Ridgewood High School with two of his current Real Estate bandmates, Martin Courtney and Matt Mondanile. After graduating from high school, he studied at Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont.[2]

Bleeker performing with Alex Bleeker and the Freaks at Saylestock in Ridgewood, New Jersey in 2015

Discography

with Real Estate

with Alex Bleeker and the Freaks

Solo

References

  1. Sacher, Andrew (15 September 2015). "Alex Bleeker and the Freaks releasing 'Country Agenda,' going on tour (dates, video, stream)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
  2. "Alex Bleeker & The Freaks: California Dreaming : Articles". Relix.com. 2015-12-09. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  3. Timothy Monger (2015-10-16). "Country Agenda - Alex Bleeker & the Freaks | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-01-06.

External links

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