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Alicia Warrington
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Warrington performing with Kate Nash at Lollapalooza 2014
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| Birth name | Alicia Warrington |
| Born | August 30, 1980 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1992–present |
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Alicia Warrington (born August 30, 1980) is an American drummer and professional wrestling ring announcer. She has played drums for many famous artists. These include Kelly Osbourne, Hannah Montana, and Selena Gomez. She has also worked with Kate Nash, Lillix, and Tracy Chapman.
In December 2018, Alicia joined the professional wrestling company WWE. She started working for their NXT brand. There, she was known by the name Alicia Taylor. She first hosted the post-show. Then, in April 2019, she became the ring announcer for NXT. In May 2024, she moved to SmackDown as its ring announcer. She then became the ring announcer for Raw in January 2025.
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Growing Up: Alicia's Early Life
Alicia Warrington grew up in Saginaw, Michigan. From a young age, she dreamed of being either a musician or a professional wrestler. "My mom started taking me to wrestling matches when I was four years old," Alicia shared. "Most kids wanted to go to the circus – I wanted to go to wrestling matches. I even had all the action figures."
Alicia was raised by her mom and listened to many types of music. Her grandparents played Polka music. Her mom loved R&B and classic rock, like Anita Baker and The Beatles. Her sister enjoyed Ozzy and her uncle introduced her to metal bands. Alicia loves all kinds of music. She says, "If it's good, I'm going to listen to it." Her music collection includes everything from En Vogue to Lamb of God.
Around age 11, Alicia taught herself to play drums. She used her uncle's drum set. She learned by watching other drummers and playing along to cassette tapes. As a teenager, Alicia performed in metal and punk bands in Michigan. She started touring with bands when she was just 15. After two years of college, Alicia moved to Los Angeles by herself.
Alicia's Music and Wrestling Career
Alicia got her big break in 2002. She became the drummer for Kelly Osbourne on the MTV reality show, "The Osbournes". Alicia performed with Kelly on many TV shows and award shows. She also toured in over 11 countries. She appeared on Kelly's 2003 album Changes. She was also on a DVD called Kelly Osbourne: Live at the Electric Ballroom.
After that, Alicia continued drumming for other artists. She played for Canadian pop artists Lillix. She also played for Disney's popular show Hannah Montana. Other artists include Selena Gomez, Dawn Robinson from En Vogue, and Uh Huh Her. She also worked with Gore Gore Girls and Colton Dixon from American Idol. In 2012, she joined Chris Rene from The X Factor.
In 2015, Alicia started her own band called Dohrn.
What Gear Does Alicia Use?
Alicia is supported by several music companies. She uses Ludwig Drums, Paiste Cymbals, Aquarian Drumheads, and Vic Firth Sticks. These are some of the top brands for drummers.
- Ludwig Drums: She uses a special Ludwig Maple drum set.
- Paiste Cymbals: She uses various Paiste cymbals for different sounds.
- Aquarian Drumheads: These are the skins on her drums.
- Vic Firth Sticks: She uses Gavin Harrison Signature or American Classic Rock drumsticks.
Alicia's Music Recordings
Alicia Warrington has played drums on many recordings. Here are some of them:
- DOHRN – Levels Of Hate (Single 2015)
- DOHRN – Becoming The Disease (Single 2015)
- Light FM – Voices in My Head (2013)
- The Dollyrots – One Big Happy (2012)
- The Dollyrots – Have A Crappy Summer (2012)
- The All-Girl Boys Choir – electric. (2011)
- The All-Girl Boys Choir – Walking Miracles (2009)
- Uh Huh Her – I See Red (2007)
- Kelly Osbourne: Live at the Electric Ballroom (2004) DVD
- The Bruises – Ladies and Gentlemen...The Bruises! (2004)
- Kelly Mantle – Starstruck Obsession (2004)
- Kelly Osbourne – Changes (2003)
- The Otterpops – Earth Science Club (2001)
- Fudgegun – Behind Closed Doors (1998)
- Fudgegun – If You Could See My Office (1997)
- Dropping the Messiah – Knowledge For Its Own Sake (1995)
- Purgatory – Ripping Your Mind Apart (1994)
See Also
- List of drummers
- List of professional wrestling announcers
Images for kids
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Alicia Warrington performing with Kate Nash at Lollapalooza 2014
