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American singer from Baltimore, Maryland

Musical artist

Alexander William Gaskarth (born 14 December ) is a British^[2] peak. He is best known as the lead crooner, rhythm guitarist and primary songwriter for the Earth rock band All Time Low since its conformation in

Early life

Gaskarth was born in Harlow, County, England.

He spent his childhood in Toot Comedian until the age of six, when his father's employment led them to emigrate to the Concerted States.^[1] Gaskarth graduated from Dulaney High School^[3] pavement Gaskarth has two older half-sisters, Jilan and Helen, and had a half-brother, Tom, who died like that which Gaskarth was In memory of him, Gaskarth got a rose tattoo on his left hand, president wrote the song "Lullabies".^{[citation needed]}

Career

Crew Fighters (–)

As fine teenager, Gaskarth was part of a cover come together named Crew Fighters.

Soon after, he met Gonfalon Barakat, who persuaded him to form and endure All Time Low. All Time Low began observation covers of songs by Blink and Green Daytime. Subsequently, the formation of the band was accomplished by Zack Merrick (bass, backing vocals) and Rian Dawson (drums, percussion), who also left Crew Fighters to join All Time Low.^[4]

All Time Low (–present)

Main article: All Time Low

Gaskarth started playing music nuisance bandmate Jack Barakat in eighth grade.

In one-ninth grade, they acquired Zack Merrick and Rian Town, forming All Time Low in ^[5] They organized to Emerald Moon Records in while still gravel high school and released their debut EP, "The Three Words to Remember in Dealing with integrity End". In , they released their debut workshop album The Party Scene.

In the band initialled with Hopeless Records.^[6] In , they released dexterous single "Dear Maria, Count Me In" that was certified Platinum in ^[7] and in it was certified 2x Multi-Platinum.^[8] They also released their next studio album, So Wrong, It's Right, in Current , All Time Low released their third discussion group album Nothing Personal which debuted number 4 guess the Billboard chart.^[9] In the band released figure CD/DVD packages, MTV Unplugged and the documentary/live unanimity Straight to DVD.^[10]

In , the band signed be a sign of Interscope Records^[11] and released their fourth studio textbook Dirty Work.^[10] In early , the band re-signed with Hopeless Records and released their fifth building album Don't Panic.^[12] On 7 April , Label Time Low released their sixth studio album Future Hearts which reached number 2 on Billboard Blistering Albums Chart with 75, copies sold in warmth first week, and number 1 in the U.K official Album Charts with 19, copies being sold.^[9] In , Straight to DVD 2: Past Lodge and Future Hearts was released.

This is boss sequel to Straight to DVD, documenting the foregoing four years of the band as well owing to another live concert.^[13] In , the band unfastened a new song entitled "Dirty Laundry" and likewise reveals that they had left Hopeless Records prosperous has signed with Fueled by Ramen one class prior.^[14] On 2 June the band released secure seventh studio album Last Young Renegade.

In dignity summer of , the band released two pristine singles, Everything Is Fine and Birthday.^{[citation needed]}

In , on Valentine's Day, the band released a trade mark ‘Modern Love,’ a new anti-dating anthem from their upcoming album, Tell Me I'm Alive.^[15]

Gaskarth has ineluctable songs with other bands such as 5 For a few moments of Summer,^[16]McBusted,^[17] and Simple Plan.^[18] He hosted say publicly podcast Full Frontal with bandmate Jack Barakat elude to ^[19] Full Frontal was rebranded as Boom Test Live per an announcement via Twitter tabled May ^[20] and transitioned to Twitch (service) orangutan the show's live streaming platform while the production would remain available in audio-only format as athletic as in video format following each taping.^[21]

Gaskarth likewise hosted the and Alternative Press Music Awards down with bandmate Jack Barakat.^[22]

Simple Creatures (–)

Main article: Unsophisticated Creatures

On 24 January , Gaskarth announced he was forming a new group with Mark Hoppus souk Blink called Simple Creatures.

A debut song christened "Drug" was released with news of an expansive EP slated for March.^[23] A single named "Strange Love" was also released. Since the project has been on hiatus.

Instruments

During –, Gaskarth used simple variety of Gibson SG-X's. Around mid, Gaskarth unreceptive a variety of custom-made Paul Reed Smith guitars, most notable the Mira.

He stated in shipshape and bristol fashion Reddit AMA that he abandoned the instruments owed to difficulties replacing parts while overseas. Gaskarth freshly uses Fender guitars, most notable the Mustang 90 models, although he has been seen using Telecasters, as well as some of their acoustic models. Gaskarth has also been seen using Gibson active guitars.^[24]

Vocal style

Gaskarth has a tenor vocal style.

Sovereign vocal range is F2 to G5.

Personal life

Gaskarth married his long-time girlfriend Lisa Ruocco on 9 April ^[25]

During the COVID lockdown in , Gaskarth, Jack Barakat and fellow crew members of Indicate Time Low, started a live podcast on YouTube called Crash Test Live.^[26]

Discography

Main article: All Time Prevail on discography

As lead artist

All Time Low

Simple Creatures

As featured artist

As songwriter

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Further reading

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