Born December 12, 1944 in Pativilca, Peru. Moved to Puerto Rico in 1967 and then on to Las Vegas in 1974.

Drummer and percussionist, joined [[artist:Weather Report]] (1975 - 1978). Additionally, has worked with [[artist:Perez Prado]], [[artist:Elvis Presley]], [[artist:Diana Ross]], [[artist:Paul McCartney]], [[artist:Joni Mitchell]], [[artist:Ella Fitzgerald]], [[artist:Chick Corea]], [[artist:Whitney Houston]], [[artist:Placido Domingo]], [[artist:Herbie Hancock]], [[artist:Carlos Santana]], [[artist:Antonio Carlos Jobim]], [[artist:Beck]], [[artist:Roberta Flack]] and [[artist:Al Jarreau]].

Often credited as **Alejandro "Alex" Acuna** and **Alex Acuna**.