Bigrough

ALEX COLE, guitar player, singer and composer is “Living The American Dream!” Born and raised in Milan Italy, he traveled to the United States to pursue his love for Rock ’N' Roll. He was recently discovered by the record label ALLIED ARTISTS MUSIC GROUP, who sponsor his Visa. He's now living in the USA, continuing his career as a Retro-Rock Musician. The first time you hear Alex Cole's music it sounds like a classic rock song, then you realize it's never been recorded before - it's all new. The vibe is timeless. Alex Cole is an International Recording Artist fronting a three piece power trio. His music is all original material aptly fitting into the new and cutting edge genre of “RETRO-ROCK”. When you hear his music it will sound new, but pleasantly familiar and remind you of the classic hits from AC/DC, Whitesnake, Van Halen and Ted Nugent - bands who inspired Alex to start composing all original rock music. The way he attacks the stage and sends his dynamic energy out to the crowd is something to be experienced. Alex grew up listening to American Blues and Rock' N' Roll. After attending several rock concerts, he asked his parents for a guitar and the opportunity to study with Claudio Bazzari. It wasn’t long before Alex started developing his own unique guitar style. The power of his sound comes from the finger picking, which gives the right tone, texture, power and definition to notes and sound. For Alex, dynamics is everything. When playing arpeggios at Vol.2 you can hear every single note smooth and clearly. At Vol.10 you can call the cops because his guitar is screaming "I'm not gonna take it slow!" His classicaly trained baritone tenor voice is soulful, gritty and passionate. His lyrics arrive at your ears with clarity and expression, in the vein of Ronnie James Dio, Paul Rodgers and David Coverdale. DISCOGRAPHY: 2017 "I'm Not Gonna Take It Slow" Single 2016 "Strong Enough To Survive" Single 2016 "Mississippi Queen" Single - Collaboration with Dario Kappanera 2015 “Bad Boy Rocker” CD 2012 “Hang On Tight” EP AWARD 2015 WINNER OF THE AKADEMIA MUSIC AWARD for Best EP ​ NAMM 2017 NAMM 2016 - Alex was the featured guitar player for Bootlegger Guitars, where he captured the attention of many industry greats. 2016 - Alex united with “Rockers Against Bullying” utilizing the power of music to raise awareness about the deadly behaviour of bullying. 2016 - Alex joined the fundraising music festival “Metal For The Troops.” ENDORSEMENTS INCLUDE: Bootlegger & Lengardo Guitars Clayton USA Wedgie Picks RECENT VENUES: The Whisky A Go Go The Viper Room The Mint Rainbow Paladino's Canyon Club Tin Roof and other well-known venues. The first time you hear Alex Cole's music it sounds like a classic rock song, then you realize it's never been recorded before - it's all new. The vibe is timeless. www.alexcole.rocks