Alex Clare

Alex Clare
Clare performing at Capitol Offenbach in 2013
Clare performing at Capitol Offenbach in 2013
Background information
Born
Alexander George Clare

(1985-09-14) 14 September 1985
Southwark, London, England
OriginBromley, London, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2007–present
Labels

Alexander George Clare (born 14 September 1985) is an English singer and songwriter. His debut album, The Lateness of the Hour, was released in the UK on 8 July 2011 on Island Records and was produced by Mike Spencer and Major Lazer.

His biggest hit, "Too Close", peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and number 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Single at the 2013 Brit Awards.