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Alejandro Escovedo

Active

1970s - 2010s

Born

1951 in San Antonio, TX

Genre

Pop/Rock Country

Styles

Adult Alternative Pop/Rock Americana Roots Rock Alternative Singer/Songwriter Alternative/Indie Rock Alternative Country-Rock Country-Rock Progressive Country

Also Known As

Alejandro Escovedo

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Alejandro Escovedo

Biography by Mark Deming

Gifted singer and songwriter was a force in punk rock, alt-country, and roots rock before launching a celebrated solo career.
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Album Highlights

  • Big Station
    Alejandro Escovedo
    Big Station
  • The Boxing Mirror
    Alejandro Escovedo
    The Boxing Mirror
  • Gravity
    Alejandro Escovedo
    Gravity
  • More Miles than Money: Live 1994-1996
    Alejandro Escovedo
    More Miles than Money: …
  • Thirteen Years
    Alejandro Escovedo
    Thirteen Years
  • With These Hands
    Alejandro Escovedo
    With These Hands
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Artists Themes

  • Introspection
  • Reflection
  • Hanging Out
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