Alex Fox facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alex Fox
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| Born | October 18, 1953 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Origin | North Miami Beach, Florida, United States |
| Genres | New Flamenco, Instrumental, Latin, Jazz, World |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Guitarist, Composer |
| Instruments | Guitar, Vocals |
| Years active | 1970-present |
| Labels | Coco Musical, Alex Fox Productions |
Alex Fox, born on October 18, 1953, is a talented guitarist.
He was born and grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina. There, he found inspiration from many different artists. These included famous guitarists like Paco De Lucia, popular bands like The Beatles, and the Gipsy Kings.
Alex Fox later earned a special scholarship. This allowed him to train with the director of the Teatro Colón Symphony Orchestra. This was a big step for his career. He started working as a conductor, teacher, and composer. During this time, he developed his own special music style. It mixed classical music with a type of Flamenco rumba music.
Alex Fox's Journey to Miami
In 1981, Alex Fox moved to Miami, Florida, in the United States. He quickly became a well-known artist in the South Beach area. In the 1990s, his performances were very popular. Crowds would gather to watch him play at the Breakerwater Hotel in South Beach.
Music Albums and Success
Alex Fox's first album was called To The Gypsies. He released it himself through his own company, Coco Musical, Inc. This album became very popular all over the world. Because of its success, he went on to release six more albums.
Career Highlights
Alex Fox has had many exciting moments in his career:
- In 1997, he performed for US President Bill Clinton.
- He worked as a session musician for Julio Iglesias on his album La Carretera.
- In 1999, he was the opening act for Tito Puente at the Istanbul Amphitheatre.
- He was a featured performer at the 2000 Bacardi Jazz Festival in Beirut.
The Fox Trio
Alex Fox's newest project is a music group called the Fox Trio. He formed this group with his two sons, Sebastian and David.
Discography
Studio Albums
- To The Gypsies (1994)
- Fly Away (1995)
- Malagueña (1996)
- C'est La Vie (1997)
- Personality (1998)
- Guitar On Fire (1999)
- Fox Trio (2001) (with his sons Sebastian & David)
- Influences (2006)
Video Albums
- Guitars On Fire - Alex Fox in Concert (2012); DVD
See also
In Spanish: Alex Fox para niños
- New Flamenco
- Flamenco rumba
