Alex Clare

Alex Clare
Clare performing at Capitol Offenbach in 2013
Background information
Birth nameAlexander George Clare
Born (1985-09-14) 14 September 1985
Southwark, London, England
OriginGolders Green, London, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2007–present
Labels

Alexander George Clare (born 14 September 1985) is a British singer and songwriter based in Jerusalem, Israel. 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.