Bassist, keyboardist and recording engineer, born 14 December 1950 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Founding member of [The Nits](https://www.discogs.com/artist/9611-The-Nits) in 1974, left the band in 1981. Started a recording studio in 1982 and also works as a graphic designer.

In 1989 he released under the name [A•L•X](http://www.discogs.com/artist/4039451-ALX) his solo album *Tenderness Of Cranes*.

As [Michiel & Alex](http://www.discogs.com/artist/Michiel+%26+Alex) he released in 2009 together with [Michiel Peters](http://www.discogs.com/artist/Michiel+Peters), also a former member of The Nits, the album *The Odd Men Out (On The Poppy Parade)*.