Art Alexakis

Songwriter and Lead Singer of Everclear

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Art Alexakis, of Everclear, has sold millions of records, but his success comes only after a turbulent youth that included abandonment, abuse and serious drug addiction (as a teen, he saw both his girlfriend and his brother die from drug overdoses). Informed by this dark chapter in his life, Alexakis has written bitingly raw but hopeful songs with a uniquely American point of view. Today, he is one of rock's more politically active stars, engaging youth to take action for their future; a future he almost did not live to see.

Even among his rock star peers, Art Alexakis stands out as a funny and disarmingly honest speaker; his campus talks reverberate with the same sense of community that Everclear bring to their concerts. Alexakis sings, and talks about his unforgettable life: he once tried to commit suicide by jumping into the Santa Monica pier (an experience that turned into his biggest hit), and, at the age of 22, he nearly died of a drug overdose. But, picking up a guitar, and writing songs, he managed to turn his life around. He also speaks on the power of music and the role it plays in connecting politics and youth, especially during this historic 2008 election.

Alexakis's band, Everclear, has released several acclaimed albums, including Sparkle and Fade, Scenes From an American Movie, Vols. 1 and 2, and Welcome to The Drama Club. On television, he has appeared on The O'Reilly Factor and Politically Incorrect. In the political arena, he has used his prominence to testify before Congress, in support of the "Compassion for Children and Child Support Enforcement Act." And during the last Presidential election, he covered Woody Guthrie's "This Land is Your Land."

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