Art Alexakis
Art Alexakis Alexakis performing at Emory University, September 2007 Background information Birth name Arthur Paul Alexakis Born (1962-04-12) April 12, 1962 (age 52) Los Angeles, California, United States Genres Alternative rock, post-grunge, cowpunk Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, A&R representative, political activist, actor Instruments Vocals, guitar, bass, piano, mandolin, banjo Labels Eleven Seven Music, Capitol, Tim/Kerr, Shindig Associated acts Everclear, Colorfinger, The Easy Hoes, Shakin' Brave, Apparently Nothing Website www.everclearonline.com Arthur Paul "Art" Alexakis (born April 12, 1962) is best known as the American singer, composer, and guitarist of the rock band Everclear. He is of Greek ancestry. He has been a member of several notable bands, in addition to his own work as a songwriter for other artists. Alexakis founded several record labels throughout his career, and worked as an A&R representative for major record labels, between and during his own musical projects. Later he became a political activist, and lobbied for special concerns which included drug awareness policies, and support of the families of the military. Along with the band Everclear, he performed for soldiers stationed in Cuba. His political involvement continued to expand, and Alexakis campaigned for the bid of former candidate John Kerry for the position of President of the United States.