Alex González (musician)

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Name = Alex González


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Alias = Alex
Born = birth date and age|1969|02|24
Origin = Cuba-Colombia
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Instrument = Drums
Genre = Rock
Occupation = Musician, Songwriter
Years_active = 1986 - present
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Associated_acts = Maná
URL = [http://www.mana.com.mx www.mana.com.mx] [http://www.mana.com.mx/_htm_spa/index.html]
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Alejandro González (born February 24, 1969 in Miami, Florida, United States), better known as Alex González, is a Mexican musician of Cuban and Colombian origin. He is a founding member, drummer and songwriter for the Mexican band Maná. He is nicknamed "El Animal" and also sings lead vocals for many songs, including the single "Me vale".

Alex discovered his passion for playing drums when he was only five years old. At such an early age he caught the attention of his kindergarten teacher who gave him a red sparkle drumkit. [http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Alex_Gonzalez.html Drummerworld] ] He took to the instrument very seriously and found himself a teacher by age five. [http://www.moderndrummer.com/updatefull/200001642 Modern Drummer] >]

Alex was in the first version of Maná by age fifteen and hit it big in 1994 with the album, "¿Dónde Jugarán Los Niños?", which was certified gold in the U.S. [ [http://www.mana.com.mx Mana Official Website] ]

Alex cites influences such as Ringo Starr, John Bonham, Keith Moon, Stewart Copeland, Neil Peart and Terry Bozzio [http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Alex_Gonzalez.html Drummerworld] ] [http://www.moderndrummer.com/updatefull/200001642 Modern Drummer] ] .

Maná has been a big part of the Rock En Español phenomenon in the United States. They began playing in the U.S. in 1993 and influencing other bands with their success to play in the U.S. too. Alex is quoted as saying "I think it’s incredible that Spanish language bands like ours can sell millions of albums and sellout arenas in the U.S. It’s also cool to see how many “anglos” are now getting hooked on our music." [http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Alex_Gonzalez.html Drummerworld] ]

His talent has been featured in Modern Drummer Magazine [http://www.moderndrummer.com/] , Drummerworld [http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Alex_Gonzalez.html] , Drum (Magazine), among others.

He performs exclusively with DW Drums, Remo and Paiste as well as Pearl Drums

ee also

* Foreign-born entertainers in Mexico

References

* [http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Alex_Gonzalez.html Drummerworld]
* [http://www.moderndrummer.com/updatefull/200001642 Modern Drummer]
* [http://www.mana.com.mx Mana Official Website]