His birth surname is Wasiliev. He adapted his last name from his mothers maiden name as tribute to her after her death which he credits for his songwriting.
Alex Lloyd is one of the finest and most popular singer-songwriter Australia has ever produced.
Education
He attended Balmain High School (now Sydney Secondary College, Balmain Campus). In 1990 at the age of 15 he was a member of a school rock band that won the 1990 Balmain Battle of the Bands and the 1990 Canterbury high schools Youth Rock competition.
Career
His musical career can be traced all the way back to his teen years when as a 13-year-old upstart, he started playing in pubs with his first band.
After a career in renowned Sydney indie rockers Mother Hubbard, Lloyd went solo in 1997 and has since had a remarkable career which has gathered critical and public attention both in Australia and in the world.