Alex Bleeker

Alex Bleeker

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

Alexander William "Alex" Bleeker[1] (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 four 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.[2]

Early life and personal life

Bleeker was born in New Jersey and raised in Ridgewood, New Jersey.[3] He attended Ridgewood High School with two of his Real Estate bandmates, Martin Courtney and Matt Mondanile.[4] After graduating from high school, he studied at Bennington College in Bennington, Vermont.[5]

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. ↑ "Repertory Search > Songs by Writer > Alexander William Bleeker>". SESAC. Retrieved 2017-04-29.
  2. ↑ Sacher, Andrew (15 September 2015). "Alex Bleeker and the Freaks releasing 'Country Agenda,' going on tour (dates, video, stream)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 14 December 2015.
  3. ↑ Schnipper, Matthew. "Real Estate Jams". The Fader. Retrieved 2017-04-29.
  4. ↑ "Ridgewood, N.J.: Why Here? Why Now?". NPR.org. 2010-08-13. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
  5. ↑ "Alex Bleeker & The Freaks: California Dreaming : Articles". Relix.com. 2015-12-09. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  6. ↑ "Alex Bleeker & the Freaks - Alex Bleeker & the Freaks | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. 209. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
  7. ↑ Thomas, Fred (2013-05-28). "How Far Away - Alex Bleeker & the Freaks | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-02-15.
  8. ↑ Monger, Timothy (2015-10-16). "Country Agenda - Alex Bleeker & the Freaks | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-01-06.
  9. ↑ Discogs: Alex Bleeker: These Days
  10. ↑ Discogs: Alex Bleeker: From the Archives Vol. 1
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