Who Is Alex James (musician)? Age, Biography and Wiki
Born on November 21, 1968, Alex James is an iconic English musician, best recognized as the bassist for the renowned Britpop band Blur. With a career spanning several decades, he has not only contributed to the music world but has also ventured into various other fields, including writing and entrepreneurship. As of 2025, Alex James is 56 years old.
| Occupation | Journalist |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | November 21, 1968 |
| Age | 56 Years |
| Birth Place | Boscombe, Bournemouth, England |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | England |
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Alex James (musician)'s Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Alex James stands at an impressive height of 6 feet (183 cm) and weighs approximately 170 pounds (77 kg). His body measurements continue to reflect his active lifestyle, showcasing his dedication to fitness and well-being.
James worked with Sophie Ellis-Bextor on her solo debut Read My Lips, co-writing and co-producing "Move This Mountain", and co-producing "I Believe" with Ellis-Bextor and producer Ben Hillier. He also played bass on both tracks.
Ellis-Bextor's 2003 album, Shoot from the Hip also featured James as bass player and co-writer on the track "Love Is It Love". He also joined his friend and singer-songwriter Betty Boo in a band called WigWam in 2005. In 2009, James appeared as bass player on debut Bad Lieutenant record Never Cry Another Tear.
The band consists of New Order lead singer Bernard Sumner and guitarist Phil Cunningham, along with Jake Evans of Rambo And Leroy. In 2013, James co-wrote the song "Did I Lose You?", performed by Giorgia and Olly Murs.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Alex James is happily married to his wife, Claire Neate, with whom he has been in a committed relationship for several years. The couple shares three children, embracing family life while balancing their personal and professional obligations. While Alex tends to keep his family life private, he is known to cherish his roles as both a husband and a father.
James's father, Jason, was sales director of a company selling waste compactors and baling machines. James married Claire Neate, a music video producer, in April 2003 in Cheltenham. They have five children. The family live near Kingham in Oxfordshire on a 200-acre (0.81 km2) cheese farm; James is considered by the press to be a member of the Chipping Norton set.
Net Worth and Salary
In 2025, Alex James's net worth is estimated to be around $30 million. His earnings stem from a successful music career, songwriting royalties, and various business ventures, which have significantly contributed to his financial success over the years. Additionally, his involvement in the food and beverage industry has further bolstered his earnings.
Career, Business and Investments
Alex James's career began in the 1990s with Blur, which quickly rose to fame with hits like "Song 2" and "Girls & Boys." Beyond music, he has become a well-known entrepreneur, launching his cheese brand, Alex James Presents, which has gained popularity among food enthusiasts. His investments in the food industry and other businesses showcase his versatility and keen business acumen.
Alex James is a food writer for The Sun and has a weekly column, 'Alex James on All Things Food'; as well as a regular column on farm and family life in The Sunday Telegraph titled 'Mucking In'. He also writes a monthly column on cheese for Esquire Magazine.
Alex contributes to a number of other British newspapers including The Independent, The Observer, The Times, and The Sunday Times, as well as Q magazine, The Spectator and The Idler. An autobiography of James's experience with Blur, Bit of a Blur, was published in June 2007 by Little, Brown & Company.
It has since been described as "the definitive guide to Britpop". James published a follow-up entitled All Cheeses Great and Small: A Life Less Blurry in September 2011, charting his transformation from rock star to cheesemaker as he moves to a farm in Oxfordshire.
Social Network
Alex James maintains an active presence across various social media platforms. He engages with fans on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, sharing insights into his life, music, and entrepreneurial endeavors. His online presence allows him to connect with a younger audience while celebrating his enduring legacy in the music scene.
In his book, James describes a long period of decadent lifestyle. To celebrate his birthday in São Paulo one year, he got the tour manager to find him a balthazar of champagne, which he shared with the five prettiest groupies who were at the hotel door.
James estimated that he spent about 1 million pounds on champagne and cocaine; in 2015, however, he said that this story was not true. He mentions a long list of favourite bars, including the Groucho Club and The Colony Room.
Education
Alex James studied at the University of Exeter, where he pursued a degree in Sociology. His time at university not only shaped his views on society but also played a vital role in his artistic development, serving as an inspiration for many of his songs and creative projects.
He credits the Beatles with inspiring him to pursue music: "I was off school with chickenpox when John Lennon was shot in 1980. I spent the week watching a VHS recording of the Beatles film Help!, which was broadcast on TV the day he died. I still watch it once a year.
Then I bought a Beatles songbook and a guitar, figured out the chord shapes and started strumming and singing along. I never looked back."
