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Alex Gaskarth

Alexander William Gaskarth (born 14 December 1987) is a British[2] musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and primary songwriter for the American rock band All Time Low since its formation in 2003.

Alex Gaskarth

Alexander William Gaskarth

(1987-12-14) 14 December 1987
Harlow, Essex, England[1]

Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.

  • Singer
  • musician
  • songwriter

  • Vocals
  • guitar

2002–present

Lisa Ruocco
​
(m. 2016)​

alltimelow.com

Career[edit]

Crew Fighters (2002–2003)[edit]

As a teenager, Gaskarth was part of a cover band named Crew Fighters. Soon after, he met Jack Barakat, who persuaded him to form and join All Time Low. All Time Low began doing covers of songs by Blink-182 and Green Day. Subsequently, the formation of the band was completed by Zack Merrick (bass, backing vocals) and Rian Dawson (drums, percussion), who also left Crew Fighters to join All Time Low.[3]

Vocal style[edit]

Gaskarth has a tenor vocal style. His vocal range is E2 to G♯5.

Personal life[edit]

Gaskarth graduated from Dulaney High School[24] in 2006. Gaskarth has two older half-sisters, Jilan and Helen, and had a half-brother, Tom, who died when Gaskarth was 12. In memory of him, Gaskarth got a rose tattoo on his left hand, and wrote the song "Lullabies".


Gaskarth married his long-time girlfriend Lisa Ruocco on 9 April 2016.[25]


During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Gaskarth, Jack Barakat and fellow crew members of All Time Low, started a live podcast on YouTube called Crash Test Live.[26]

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Weatherby, Taylor (6 April 2015). . Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 24 April 2016.

"All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth talks 'Future Hearts': 'We wanted to tell a story'"

. The Washington Times. 10 October 2014. Retrieved 24 April 2016.

"All Time Low lead singer Alex Gaskarth said Larry Flynt tried to send cease-and-desist letters"

Chew, Cohan. . Gigwise. Retrieved 24 April 2016.

"All Time Low's Alex Gaskarth and friends record Christmas charity song"

Hall, Mackenzie (9 October 2015). . Alternative Press. Retrieved 24 April 2016.

""It was rad to be a part of." Alex Gaskarth talks "Fan Girl" movie"

Whitt, Cassie (11 April 2016). . Alternative Press. Retrieved 24 April 2016.

"Alex Gaskarth and Jack Barakat to run for president of the 2016 APMAs"

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