Tim Alexander
- January 5, 2024
- Drummer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Tim Alexander |
Occupation | Drummer |
Date Of Birth | Apr 10, 1965(1965-04-10) |
Age | 59 |
Birthplace | North Carolina |
Country | United States |
Birth City | North Carolina |
Horoscope | Aries |
Tim Alexander Biography
Name | Tim Alexander |
Birthday | Apr 10 |
Birth Year | 1965 |
Place Of Birth | North Carolina |
Home Town | North Carolina |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Aries |
Tim Alexander is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on April 10, 1965 in North Carolina, North Carolina, United States. Drummer of the rock band Primus who was also a member of Laundry, Fata Morgana, and Attention Deficit.
He and Jay Lane were both in Primus.
Alexander got the job with Primus replacing Jay Lane (along with Larry LaLonde who replaced Todd Huth) in 1988, and lasted until 1996. Alexander’s second stint with Primus was from early 2003 until approximately 2009 when he was replaced by Jay Lane. Les Claypool spoke of Alexander’s playing in an interview with Bass Player: “[He] is a very precise player. Even when we’re really stretching on something, you can rarely tell that we’re still a band that doesn’t rehearse much. And a huge part of that is because of Tim”.
Alexander was involved throughout 2008–2009 in a project known as Into the Presence which features songs by Luis Carlos Maldonado. Their debut album was released on Razor and Tie Records and includes performances from bassist Paz Lenchantin and cellist Ana Lenchantin. Both into The Presence and the Fata Morgana release were recorded and produced at Alexander’s own Ghost Town Studios.
He had two identical twin boys with his wife Chanin.
Tim Alexander Net Worth
Net Worth | $10 Million |
Source Of Income | Drummer |
House | Living in own house. |
Tim Alexander is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tim Alexander 's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Before Primus, he drummed with Major Lingo. He went on to appear on the track “The Hollow” by the rock band A Perfect Circle.
He has performed with the Blue Man Group.
Timothy W. “Tim” Alexander (born April 10, 1965 in Cherry Point, North Carolina) is an American musician best known as the drummer for the rock band Primus. Alexander played on Primus recordings from Suck on This to Tales from the Punchbowl, before leaving the band in 1996, only to rejoin in 2003 for the EP Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People. Alexander left the band for a second time in 2010, only to rejoin again in 2013. Alexander is hailed frequently for his “polyrhythmic” playing.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Tim Alexander Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Tim Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tim Alexander celebrates birthday on April 10 of every year.
Is Tim Alexander a good drummer?
Tim Alexander In many ways, the former Primus drummer is an aberration among the grunge bashers of the present day , since his playing is highly analytical, his double-bass kit is larger than those of most fusion drummers and he is more often compared with Neil Peart than Dave Grohl.
Who was the best Primus drummer?
Timothy W. Alexander (born April 10, 1965), also credited as “Herb” Alexander, is an American musician best known as the drummer for the rock band Primus.
What snare does Tim Alexander use?
Gold Member. IIRC, Tim Alexander played a 14″ Tama Steel and/or Brass Snare back then.
Why did Tim Herb Alexander leave Primus?
“ I had a second heart attack the other day. I did not think this could happen after having a triple bypass almost exactly 2 years ago,” Alexander wrote (via Diffuser). “I was overwhelmed with sadness, not because of the fact that I could die but that I would have to say goodbye to my family.
Who is the best drummer in history?
- 8: Stewart Copeland. …
- 7: Clyde Stubblefield. …
- 6: Phil Collins. …
- 5: Buddy Rich. …
- 4: Neil Peart. …
- 3: Ginger Baker. …
- 2: Keith Moon. …
- 1: John Bonham.