Al Jourgensen
Al Jourgensen Al Jourgensen at the Astoria, London during 2004, promoting Houses of the Molé. Background information Birth name Alejandro Ramírez Casas Also known as The Alien, Alien Jourgensen, Hypo Luxa, Dog, Alien Dog Star, Buck Satan, Uncle Al, Enchanted Al Born (1958-10-09) October 9, 1958 (age 56) Havana, Cuba Genres Industrial metal, industrial rock, thrash metal, new wave, synthpop Occupation(s) Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, writer Instruments Guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals, synthesizer, harmonica, mandolin, saxophone, drums, violin Years active 1978–present Labels Arista, Sire, Warner Bros., Sanctuary, 13th Planet, Alternative Tentacles, Wax Trax! Associated acts Ministry, Revolting Cocks, Skinny Puppy, Lard, Prong, 1000 Homo DJs, PTP, Acid Horse, Lead into Gold, Pailhead, Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters Website thirteenthplanet.com Alejandro Ramírez "Al" Jourgensen (born October 9, 1958), is a Cuban-American musician best known as the founder and frontman of the industrial metal band Ministry. He is sometimes credited as Alain Jourgensen, Alien Jourgensen, Hypo Luxa (his alias as a music producer), Dog, Alien Dog Star and Buck Satan. He is a member and/or founder of several industrial rock bands, performing as a singer, guitarist or keyboard player.