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"You'll get into the groove with the hard rocking tunes and cry in the same places that touch your heart no matter how often the story's been told. That's what brings people back over and over again."
- Wendy V - Radio Personality
“Alex always puts on a wonderful show…not just wonderful, but a show that truly touches the hearts of everyone in attendance. You just have to love the honesty and the emotion Alex brings to a performance.”
- Kevin Lynch, Publisher of Sunset Magazine
“I have personally known Alex Harvey for over 10 years and have known his heart through his music a lot longer. Over the past few years Pier 1 Imports has sponsored several of his shows in Dallas, Chicago, and other areas to showcase his talent. He’s had a great career, but I believe he has a greater future.”
- Marvin Girouard, President/CEO Pier 1 Imports, Ft. Worth, Texas
“At Southern Living, we are very mindful of maintaining a standard of excellence that our readership has come to expect. Entertaining our clients at conferences and conventions must necessarily be an extension of that concept. For over ten years Alex Harvey has helped us maintain that image by bringing entertainment that is fun for our clients and something we are proud to say we sponsored.”
- Ray Reid, Southern Living Magazine
"This is the 2nd time we have had you as the featured evening entertainment for one of our company events. In both cases the companywide response has been emotional and moving. As your performance evolves through the evening it just keeps getting better and better. You change lives through your music."
Henry Bedford/CEO Southwestern Company, Nashville TN - Henry Bedford/CEO
Discography
2006 - Louis L'Amore
2005 - Galilee
2004 - Heart of Grace
2003 - Peace
2002 - Luminary
2001 - Arms of an Angel
2000 - Alex Harvey
1988 - No Place But Texas - Label "Scarab"
1978 - Purple Crush - Label "Buddah"
1976 - Preshus Child - Label "Kumasutra"
1974 - True Love - Label "Capitol"
1974 - Single[s]: Hideaway/Tiny Sparrow - Label "Capitol"
1974 - Single[s]: Tangerine/Jody's Face - Label "Capitol"
1974 - Alexander Harvey - Label "Buddah"
1973 - Souvenirs - Label "Capitol"
1973 - Single[s]: You Don't Need A Reason/Goodbye Miss Carolina - Label "Capitol"
1973 - Single[s]: Right On/Summer Days - Label "Capitol"
1972 - Single[s]: Good Time Christmas/Someone Who Cares - Label "Capitol"
1972 - Single[s]: Angeline/Devil On My Shoulder - Label "Capitol"
1972 - Single[s]: Delta Dawn/Momma's Waiting - Label "Capitol"
1971 - Alex Harvey - Label "Capitol"
1969 - Single[s]: I'll Be Your Tomorrow/It Takes A Lot Of Tenderness - Label "UA"
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Bio
ALEX HARVEY
You might call him Delta Blues or Country Rock; depending on the song he is singing, but the one consistent thread is definitely "SOUL."
Alex Harvey was born and raised in Delta country, just outside of Memphis, TN. With a multitude of influences such as the Blues his neighbors used to play on their porches, Country his mother loved, Big Band Swing his father favored, splashes of Rock and Roll and Folk and just when you think you've got a pot full of gris gris out comes deep, intimate, soulful songs like "Rueben James" and "Delta Dawn." It's no wonder he is hard to put into one category.
Alex has been successful throughout the years, selling over 80 million recordings; each song recorded by just as diverse performers as his list of influences. Artists such as Sammy Davis, Jr., Henry Mancini, Andy Williams, Eydie Gorme', Peggy Lee and Andre Constelanetz have recorded songs of his which were written for film. Other artists like Bette Midler, Tanya Tucker, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jimmy Buffet and many more have been successful in their own careers utilizing one or several of Alex's songs; Kenny Rogers recorded over 17 of his.
Yet, with such songwriting acclaim, his creativity led him in a variety of other avenues. He has earned a Master's Degree from Murray State University, taught music for two years, which he later exchanged a career in the classroom for the stage. Not long after, he found himself in Los Angeles studying acting with classmates such as Patrick Swayze, Tony Danza, Priscilla Presley and Michelle Pfeiffer and soon began accepting roles in film and television; his first role being opposite friend and mentor, James Garner in "The Long Summer of George Adams
Even with a substantial career in the film industry, this talented artist could not deny the passion that called him home. With a new Christian Music CD, he continues to work hard to be worthy of the ministry it has spawned. Alex sheds light on his next move by saying, "I need to deliver the message...that really moves me. I'm just gonna pray and watch for God's next opening door."
FOR MANAGEMENT AND BOOKING INFORMATION:
S.U.N. MINISTRIES/Preshus Child Music
P.O. Box 1213
Franklin, TN 37065
931.797.4363
www.myspace.com/SUNgroove
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