Birth name Alexander Wesselsky Role Singer Name Alexander Wesselsky | Years active 1985–present Origin Germany Genres Neue Deutsche Harte | |
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Born November 18, 1968 (age 55) ( 1968-11-18 ) Instruments Vocals
Bass Guitar
Guitar Associated acts Megaherz
Eisbrecher
Dale Arden Music groups Eisbrecher (Since 2003), Megaherz (1993 – 2003) Albums Wer bist du, Sunde, Die Holle muss warte, Antikorper, Querschnitt Similar People Noel Pix, Jurgen Plangger, Lina van de Mars, Cyndie Allemann, John Lissauer | ||
A life divided feat alexander wesselsky
Alexander "Alexx" Wesselsky (born 18 November 1968) is the lead singer of the German band Eisbrecher. He is best known for his 10-year tenure as the former lead singer of the band Megaherz, from 1993 to 2003.
Contents
- A life divided feat alexander wesselsky
- Alexander wesselsky und j rgen plangger ti amo
- Biography
- Megaherz 1993 2003
- Eisbrecher 2003 present
- Television
- Singles
- EPS
- Compilation albums
- Music Videos
- Guest appearances
- References
Alexander wesselsky und j rgen plangger ti amo
Biography
In 1985, Dale Arden became Alexx's first band, where he performed as lead singer and bassist, alongside his best friend, Bill Parsons, in the early 1980s at a local bar.
Megaherz: 1993 - 2003
Alexx joined in Megaherz in 1993 as one of the founding members, writing lyrics and composing as well as singing. Alexx has had moderate success during his time with Megaherz, his albums Himmelfahrt released in 2000 and Herzwerk II released in 2002, both charted in the Media Control Charts at #78. His most successful single during his time with Megaherz, Freiflug released in 1999, hit the German alternative charts at #7.
He left the band officially on 1 January 2003, and was replaced by Mathias Eisholz. In addition to Megaherz, since 1999 he has been working as a studio singer and lyricist writer for several independent projects (among others, a platinum production).
Eisbrecher: 2003 - present
He joined Noel Pix in late 2002 to form Eisbrecher. Success for Alexx continued through Eisbrecher with the 2004 album of the same name released in January as it hit the Alternative charts in Germany at #13.
Eisbrecher's 2006 album Antikörper released in October hit the Media Control Charts at #85 and their next single Kann denn Liebe Sünde Sein released in July, 2008 hit the Alternative charts at #3. The studio album Sünde released in August, 2008 entered the Media Control charts at a high #18. On April 16, 2010, Eisbrecher released their next album, Eiszeit, which hit Germany's chart at #5. Their next album Die Hölle muss Warten was released on February 3, 2012. His latest effort, Schock, was released on January 21, 2015.
In addition to his studio musical career Alexx has performed with his bands at many large European Music Festivals including Hurricane, Nova Rock, Wacken, M'era Luna, Wave-Gotik-Treffen and Summer Breeze.
Television
Aside from his musical career, Alexx also presents a television show since 2006, on the German men's lifestyle channel DMAX where he acts as a used car broker for an applicant. His screen nickname for the show is Der Checker (The Checker). Once he has found a suitable vehicle within the applicant's budget, the car is repaired and tuned at co-presenter's Lina van de Mars's workshop and is then handed over to the new owner. In 2009 Alexx hosted a reality TV show called Schrauber-Showdown. In May 2010, Alexx appeared as Himself, on the German TV talkshow Kölner Treff.
Singles
Megaherz
Eisbrecher
EP'S
Megaherz
Compilation albums
Megaherz
Eisbrecher