I think the first time I met Alex, we were in the middle of the desert, dancing our asses off at my first rave. I was introduced to him and Venus through my friend James Henry who some of you may know from Tower Records. I remember thinking, Now I know two long-hairs who like EDM!
I soon learned that both Alex and Venus shared my passion for music, and over the years I’ve had the pleasure of their company not only at raves and concerts, but in my home for barbeques and parties. I always loved when Alex would make his delicious homemade Cevapcici, and I’ll never forget when James and he made it in my kitchen. I walked in and saw that they had molded Meatwad out of the ground meat mixture!
Alex is also one of the reasons my Laborless Day Party became an annual event. I wanted to have bands play in my backyard for the party, but I didn’t have a PA system. Alex kindly offered to lend me his. Thus a yearly tradition was born.
And that PA has been an absolute godsend ever since. Over the last decade plus, more than a half dozen bands have benefitted from it. Whether it’s practicing in my garage or playing live somewhere that has no sound system, it’s been perfect - portable but powerful. That’s not to mention all the cash it’s saved my bandmates and me which would’ve otherwise been spent on renting rehearsal space. And as a drummer, being able to have band practice without loading my drums in and out is the absolute ideal.
In short, that PA has improved my life immensely.
And that’s all because of Alex’s generosity. He didn’t want money for it, and anytime I offered to give it back, he’d decline. He told me he was just happy that someone was using it.
Thank you, Alex, for the gift that keeps on giving. Long may it continue to rock in your name, reminding me of your kind and magnanimous spirit.
Rest in Power
