Alexander William Gaskarth was born on 14 December 1987 and is an English-born American singer and songwriter.
13 Facts About Alex Gaskarth
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Alex Gaskarth is best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary songwriter for the American rock band All Time Low since its formation in 2003.
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Alex Gaskarth started playing music with bandmate Jack Barakat in eighth grade.
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Alex Gaskarth has written songs with other bands such as 5 Seconds of Summer, McBusted, and Simple Plan.
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Alex Gaskarth hosted the podcast Full Frontal with bandmate Jack Barakat from 2013 to 2015.
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Alex Gaskarth hosted the 2015 and 2016 Alternative Press Music Awards along with bandmate Jack Barakat.
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On 24 January 2019, Alex Gaskarth announced he was forming a new group with Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 called Simple Creatures.
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Around mid-2013, Alex Gaskarth used a variety of custom-made Paul Reed Smith guitars, most notable the Mira.
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Alex Gaskarth stated in a Reddit AMA that he abandoned the instruments due to difficulties replacing parts while overseas.
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Alex Gaskarth currently uses Fender guitars, most notable the Mustang 90 models, although he has been seen using Telecasters, as well as some of their acoustic models.
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Alex Gaskarth has two older half-sisters, Jilan and Helen, and had a half-brother, Tom, who died when Alex Gaskarth was 12.
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In memory of him, Alex Gaskarth got a rose tattoo on his left hand, and wrote the song "Lullabies".
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Alex Gaskarth married his long-time girlfriend Lisa Ruocco on 9 April 2016.