Alex Turner Age, Height, Partner & Biography

Alex Turner is an English singer, songwriter and musician best known as the frontman of Arctic Monkeys, one of the most successful British rock bands of the 21st century. As the band’s main songwriter, he wrote some of the most quoted lyrics in modern British music, and he has also recorded with The Last Shadow Puppets and for film.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Alexander David Turner
Born	January 6, 1986
Age	40 years old
Birthplace	Sheffield, England
Nationality	English
Height	5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, musician
Years Active	2002 – present
Partner	Louise Verneuil
Known For	Arctic Monkeys, Do I Wanna Know?, AM

Who Is Alex Turner?

Alex Turner is a singer and songwriter from Sheffield, England, who formed Arctic Monkeys as a teenager. The band’s debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, released in 2006, became the fastest-selling debut album in British chart history at the time, and Turner became known for his sharp observations of nightlife and youth culture.

Turner has led Arctic Monkeys through several changes of style, from fast indie rock to slower, more atmospheric records. He has also worked outside the band, recording with The Last Shadow Puppets alongside Miles Kane and writing the soundtrack for the film Submarine in 2011.

Early Life & Background

Alexander David Turner was born on January 6, 1986, in Sheffield, England, to Penny and David Turner, both teachers. He grew up in Sheffield and attended Stocksbridge High School, where he met drummer Matt Helders. Turner first learned the guitar as a teenager and, with Helders and other school friends, began rehearsing in a garage.

In 2002 Turner, Helders, Andy Nicholson and Jamie Cook formed Arctic Monkeys. The band built a following by giving away demo recordings and through early social media, before signing to Domino Records. Their first singles, I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor and When the Sun Goes Down, both reached number one in the UK.

Career

Arctic Monkeys released their debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, in 2006, followed by Favourite Worst Nightmare in 2007. The band then moved towards a heavier sound with Humbug in 2009 and Suck It and See in 2011. Their fifth album, AM, released in 2013, included Do I Wanna Know?, R U Mine? and Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High?

After AM, Turner and the band took a break, and he returned with the more reflective albums Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino in 2018 and The Car in 2022. Both records showed a different side of his songwriting, with piano-led arrangements and lyrics about fame, hotels and the music industry.

Turner also formed The Last Shadow Puppets with Miles Kane in 2007. Their first album, The Age of the Understatement, was released in 2008, and a second album, Everything You’ve Come to Expect, followed in 2016. He wrote the soundtrack for the film Submarine, directed by Richard Ayoade, in 2011, and has written songs for other artists.

Facts About Alex Turner

• Alex Turner was born in Sheffield on January 6, 1986.
• He formed Arctic Monkeys in 2002 with school friends.
• Arctic Monkeys debut album was released in 2006 and set a chart record.
• He recorded with The Last Shadow Puppets alongside Miles Kane.
• He wrote the soundtrack for the film Submarine in 2011.

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