The sharp observational writing that drove the rise of Alex Turner began in Sheffield, England, where Turner was raised and educated before becoming one of the defining songwriters of 21st-century British rock. Born on January 6, 1986, Turner developed an interest in music during his teenage years and received a guitar as a Christmas gift in 2001. Alongside friends Matt Helders, Andy Nicholson, and Jamie Cook, he formed Arctic Monkeys in 2002. The band quickly built a following through live performances and internet sharing of demo recordings, an approach that helped transform the way younger audiences discovered new music in The post Complete List Of Alex Turner Bands And Musical Projects appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.