the pseudonym Alex Ander In 2010, Boyzone released the single "Love Is a Hurricane," written by Gregg Alexander and Danielle Brisebois. Alexander co-wrote and co-produced the music for the musical romance-drama film Begin Again, along with long-time collaborators Danielle Brisebois and Rick Nowels, as well as Nick Lashley. Their song "Lost Stars," written for the film, was nominated for Best Original Song at the 2015 Academy Awards. On the soundtrack album, Alexander, Brisebois, Nowels and Lashley are credited under the name Cessyl Orchestra. On November 4, 2014, Alexander appeared and performed publicly for the first time in 15 years at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, singing "Lost Stars." Alexander assisted with production of The Struts' reissued album, Everybody Wants. He co-wrote two songs on the album: "The Ol' Switcheroo" and "Put Your Money on Me." Alexander co-wrote and provided backup vocals for Spencer Ludwig's 2016 single, "Right Into U." He has also co-written the Kaiser Chiefs' 2019 song "The Only Ones," alongside Nick Lashley and Rick Nowels. On January 20, 2021, Alexander performed "You Get What You Give" in honor of United States President Joe Biden's Inauguration. Discography Albums Michigan Rain (1989) Intoxifornication (1992) Singles "In the Neighborhood" (1989) "Smokin' in Bed" (1992) "The Truth" (1992) Others "Promise Tomorrow Tonight" (1994, duet with Danielle Brisebois on her album Arrive All over You) "A Love Like That" (2003, digital download) References 1970 births Living people American street performers American male singer-songwriters Record producers from Michigan People from Grosse Pointe, Michigan Former Jehovah's Witnesses Singer-songwriters from Michigan