Alex Deegan began performing live at the age of 8 and throughout his career has toured, recorded and co-written with many artists both nationally and internationally. A musician of many talents, Alex is renowned for his powerful and compelling live performances. Regarded as a drummer of rare passion & intensity who is a driving force behind any band.

 Some of the artists Alex has recorded and performed with include: Lee Harding from Australian Idol, Belinda Emmett, Lee Charles, Deco, Simeon, Daughter Boy Jao, GirlFriday, The Hollow, Liam Wlhittle Campbell, Supernova, Nicole Shenko, Jack Jones, Marie Wilson, Eddie Parise {Baby Animals}, & OOK to name a few.

 Alex writes and performs his own compositions and has been a guest performer at various Music Festivals around Australia.

Currenty Alex & Producer/Guitarist David Carr {Kisschasy,Taxiride} are finalising production on the debut album of their new instrumental rock band "ANIM8", due for release in 2006.

 Some of Alex's achievements include:

• 2006 Australian Platinum Number 1 Single for 5 weeks! "Wasabi" by Lee Harding featuring Alex Deegan on Drums.
• Lee Harding's debut album "What's Wrong With This Picture" Released February 2006 including two tracks featuring Alex Deegan on Drums "Wasabi" and "L Is For Loser".
• Writing and producing material for Paris-based international dance & illusion performers 'Mysteriaque'.
• Guest artist on "Australia's Ultimate Drummers Weekend 2004" internationally released DVD - with 'Dom & Friends' including; Marco Minnemann, Steve Smith, Gregg Bissonette, and Chad Wakerman.
• Featured artist on "Australia's Ultimate Drummers Weekend 2003" internationally released DVD, including two tracks from the forthcoming debut album"ANIM8".
• Cover/Feature writer & regular contributor for internationally distributed magazine - 'DRUMSCENE MAGAZINE'.
• National Clinic Tours for Premier Drums, Sabian Cymbals and Vater Drumsticks.
• Member of the Drumtek School of Music. Teaching faculty-School of drums and Percussion. www.drumtek.com.au
• Featured artist at "Australia's Ultimate Drummers Weekend Concert 1997".
• Invitational endorsements with Premier Drums, Sabian Cymbals & Vater Drumsticks since 1995.
• Second place winner of "Australia's Up and Coming Drummer Competition 1995".

.. some of the most stylish music and drumming I have heard in a long time! Alex plays with consummate skill, and with real musical artistry. His compositions are well structured with complex musical and rhythmic ideas that are refreshing in their originality.
Paul Matcott
DRUMSCENE MAGAZINE.

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