Alex Tanas

Alex Tanas (born February 28, 1986) is a Canadian musician and songwriter. He is best known for being a drummer and supporting vocalist for the pop-reggae group Magic!. In addition to performing for MAGIC!, Tanas has collaborated with a number of musicians including Justin Nozuka, Kira Isabella, Benj, Pat Robbitaille, Leslie Pike, and Maneli Jamal. Tanas currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

Early life

Alex Tanas was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on February 28, 1986, of Ukrainian and Irish descent. He began drumming at thirteen years old^[1] Tanas attended Earl Haig Secondary School^[2] in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Collaborations with other artists

Tanas wrote, performed, and toured with the Justin Nozuka band for a total of six years, where he had the opportunity of opening for Stevie Wonder.^[3] He cites his biggest influences as Stewart Copeland and David Grohl. Tanas also performed with Canadian musician Kira Isabella and Pat Robitaille.^[4] He has also performed with Leslie Pike and Maneli Jamal.^[5]

MAGIC!

Tanas is a member of the pop-reggae group MAGIC!, alongside vocalist Nasri, bassist Ben Spivak, and guitarist Mark "Pelli" Pellizzer. While Mark Pellizzer was in Los Angeles, he called Alex Tanas to work on music together, since they knew each other from past collaboration with the Justin Nozuka Band.^[6] On his first visit, Tanas and the members of MAGIC! wrote Stupid Me, Don't Kill The Magic, and Gypsy Woman, and decided to form the band.

Awards and honors

Tanas is the recipient of two Juno Awards for "Single of the Year" for MAGIC's song 'Rude', and Breakout Group of the Year^[7]

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