Alex Summers comes from Worcestershire. He started playing with very good musicians from the age of eight. One of his first drum teachers had been a lead guitarist for Alvin Stardust, and he taught Alex about playing in bands.
In 2005 Alex Summers has played mostly jazz, but he still plays rock at every opportunity. He also does a bit of Latin and hand percussion for fun.
Alex gigs with his various bands and plays in all the school orchestras / musicals.
Alex Summers enjoys listening to a wide range of musical styles and tries to incorporate anything he finds interesting in to his playing. He has taken grade 8 drum kit.
In January 2006 Alex Summers was one of the finalists of the Young Drummer of the Year (YDOTY), organised by mikedolbear.com.