- Born
- Birth nameAlexander Max Band
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Alex Band is the son of director and producer Charles Band. He was recently in a band called "The Calling" where he is the lead singer. Their single "Wherever You Will Go" was a hit all over the world. He was featured in his father's film Puppet Master II (1990).
You may already know Alex as the voice and passion behind The Calling. He is presently taking a break from The Calling and working on his first solo CD. Signed by Ron Fair at Interscope/Geffen Records, he is currently in the studio working with producers Matt Serletic (Rob Thomas, Stacie Orrico, Collective Soul) and Tal Herzberg.
Before embarking on a solo career, Alex and his band, The Calling, released two very successful albums and many hit singles, including "Adrienne," "Our Lives," and the massive hit "Wherever You Will Go," which spent most of 2002 on the Billboard Charts and recently was awarded a BDS Award for 800,000 spins. The band's album "Camino Palmero" has sold 3 million worldwide. Alex has appeared in films such as "Coyote Ugly" and "Fish without a Bicycle." His music has been featured in such films as "Daredevil," "Kate and Leopold," "Love, Actually," and "Sweet Home Alabama." The song "Our Lives" was used as the theme for the television show "Clubhouse" and was played during the closing ceremony at the Summer Olympics in 2004. It was also featured in the trailer for the 2006 Oscars. In addition, Alex recorded and released the #1 single "Why Don't You and I" with Carlos Santana in 2003.- IMDb Mini Biography By: debhag@hotmail.com
- SpousesShayna Weber(October 2013 - present)Kristin Blanford(May 1, 2011 - April 2012) (divorced)Jennifer Sky(July 25, 2004 - 2009) (divorced)
- Parents
- RelativesTaryn Band(Sibling)Harlan Band(Half Sibling)Albert Band(Grandparent)Richard Band(Aunt or Uncle)Zalman Band(Half Sibling)Jacquelyn Band(Grandparent)Rachael Band(Cousin)Bertha Band(Great Grandparent)
- Won a Teen Choice Award for Best Rock Song for Adrienne.
- Topped the Billboard Adult Top 40 tracks chart for 23 weeks with Wherever You Will Go.
- Was married to actress Jennifer Sky. They met through a blind date arranged by Alex's partner in the Calling, Aaron Kamin.
- Lead vocalist of 'The Calling'.
- Single "Wherever you will go" reached No. 3 in the UK singles chart.
- I am incredibly grateful for what we've achieved so far.
- One of the greatest things in my life is to hear of our fans' hardships and know they rose above them with the help of our music.
- What would a band be without a couple crazy fans? The real hardcore ones. I'd be lost without them.
- Life is too short to hold grudges and I have too much love to give.
- Focus on your goals and dreams. It's important to have a passion for something. Find out what it is and make it your own.
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