Alex Fox facts for kids

Alex Fox (born October 18, 1953) is a talented guitarist and composer. He is known for his unique style that mixes classical music with flamenco rumba. Alex has performed for many people around the world and released several successful albums.

Alex Fox's Early Life and Musical Start

Alex Fox was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 18, 1953. Growing up, he found inspiration from many different artists. These included famous guitarists like Paco De Lucia, popular bands like The Beatles, and the well-known group Gipsy Kings.

Alex was very dedicated to music. He even received a special scholarship to study with the director of the Teatro Colón Symphony Orchestra. This was a big opportunity that helped him start his career. He became a conductor, a teacher, and a composer. During this time, Alex developed his own special way of playing. He blended classical music with a lively style called "flamenco rumba."

Moving to Miami and Gaining Fame

In 1981, Alex Fox moved to Miami, Florida, in the United States. He quickly became a well-known artist in the South Beach area. By the 1990s, his performances at the Breakerwater Hotel in South Beach were incredibly popular. So many people came to watch him play that they sometimes stopped traffic!

Career Highlights and Achievements

Alex Fox's music quickly gained attention. His first album, To The Gypsies, was released independently. It became very popular around the world, both with music critics and listeners. This success led him to release six more albums.

Here are some of the exciting moments in his career:

• He performed for the US President Bill Clinton in 1997.
• Alex worked as a session musician on the album La Carretera by the famous singer Julio Iglesias.
• In 1999, he was the opening act for the legendary musician Tito Puente at the Istanbul Amphitheatre.
• He was a featured performer at the 2000 Bacardi Jazz Festival in Beirut.

More recently, Alex Fox formed a new group called the Fox Trio. He plays with his two sons, Sebastian and David, in this trio.

Alex Fox's Music Albums

Alex Fox has released many albums throughout his career. Here are some of his 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) (This album features Alex Fox with his sons Sebastian and David)
• Influences (2006)

He also has a video album:

• Guitars On Fire - Alex Fox in Concert (2012); DVD

See also

In Spanish: Alex Fox para niños

• New Flamenco
• Flamenco rumba