Graham Alexander (album)
album by Graham Alexander
Graham Alexander is the debut album by the American singer-songwriter Graham Alexander, self-released on December 28, 2011. It was released in Japan on ThisTime Records in 2013. Recording sessions for the album took place at several locations from 2009 to 2011. The album's production was credited to songwriter Graham Alexander, Fran Smith Jr., and Andy Kravitz. Spotify's top 100 songs chosen by fans playlist included the first single from the album "Biggest Fan" at No. 6 in its 2011 list.
Background
Before joining the Broadway show, Rain, Alexander built a following with his band, The Roadrunners and developed a following in the New York City and Philadelphia areas. Members of the Philadelphia rock band, The Hooters, joined in the recording sessions. Andy Kravitz, a Grammy award-winning producer, were enlisted to drum as well as produce. Arthur Barrow, a member of Frank Zappa's band added bass to "Hang Around".
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