User:Alexgreene

Alex Greene was born May of 1954 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Samuel and Thelma Green. Thelma added the letter (e) on Alex's last name by mistake and it was never changed, so Greene with an (e) remained. In 1955, his father moved the family from Michigan to Kentucky for work in the coalmines, but his parents fled to pursue work in Wabash, Indiana in1958. Alex, parents continued to move often and he attended 16 different schools by the 9th grade. Ultimately, the family returned and remained in Michigan for work with the automotive companies. Although, his childhood was marked by unstableness, he was grounded by faith and music, which he learned by watching his mother Thelma, along with her seven brothers and sisters playing guitars, banjos and mandolins. Alex, at the age of 14 auditioned as a guitar player for a rock band and remarkably was hired. His father Samuel signed guardianship papers over to the 32 year old drummer of the band, so that Alex could start touring with them the summer of 1969. This experience reinforced Alex's desire to become a professional musician. In 1972 at age eighteen, Alex suffered an industrial accident and lost three fingers on his left hand, which would permanently, altered his abilities and aspirations as a professional guitar player. In 1973 Alex had a second hand surgery, that would allow him to hold a guitar pick and play guitar left handed, he rejoined the local club scene in 1974. By this time, Alex had been married and divorced. He found himself as a full-time father to his son, Brandon from their marriage. After ten years as a writer and musician, Alex at age thirty made the conscious decision to stop playing and striving for the illusive record deal and became a music promoter and manager, his affiliations include most major record labels. Managed and produced "Detroit's Most Wanted" which included member Regi Abrahms aka "Motsiski", the grandson of the late "Jackie Wilson". In 1989, he produced the very first rap show in the city of Detroit, at the Latin Quarter with Arista Records, which also included the female rap group "Coole Supreme" who's original song structures were later used by TLC. In 1991 he represented the rap group ICP "Inner City Posse" to major record companies in NY but was unable to secure a deal because their looks were considered unmarketable. This gave Alex an idea, which he presented to ICP's manager. Alex stated that no one had painted their faces since KISS and that ICP would be the first to do so. They took Alex's advice, painted their faces and changed the name to Insane Clown Posse.

Alex's next project was to sign Kristin Sayer, the Janis Joplin of the nineties to a multi-million dollar record deal to Warner Bros headed up by A&R V.P. Benny Madina, which ultimately shelved Kristin's record for the WB/Maverick release Alanis Morsett. Alex independently released Kristin Sayer's "Trippin Over The Sky in 1994 which was voted the "Best Music Release by a Major or Independent" from (IMPS) the Independent Music Producer's Syndicate) in New York.

Alex remarried in 1990 and had a second son Ryan in 1994, later followed by boy girl twins Chris and Kelsey in 1996. In 1997, at the near collapse of the music industry Alex made the transition from music to television. This was coupled with Alex's unconditional love for his own three young children. Which helped him to develop the concept and characters, Gooby, Toofy and Woozy for the "My Bedbugs" multi award-winning television series.

Today, Alex remains involved in the Metropolitan Detroit community that supported him. He is the board president for the non-profit organization "Lifelong Advocacy", an intermediary for adult with special needs. Alex, also volunteers his time and expertise with "Life Builders" a non-profit organization that re-builds lives and communities in the city of Detroit.

Alex Greene's aim, through his speaking engagements and media platforms, is to help others achieve their best potential. After 30 years in entertainment, ten of which he ran his own production company, Greene decided to leave the business and focus on his media platforms and speaking engagements. With these, he specializes helping other entrepreneurs achieve their potential. His..... has made him and rise he has been featured in a variety of local and national media.

Press: Hour Detroit Magazine, The Detroit News & Free Press, The Oakland Press, The Macomb Daily, The Las Vegas Sun, amongst other publications.

Events: America's Thanksgiving Day Parade,

Conferences: NATPE, ToyFair, Licensing, MIPCon etc..

Detroit Music Revolution Documentary Interviews: Ted Nuggent, Mark Farner, "Grand Funk Railroad" Mitch Ryder, "Detroit Wheels" Scot Morgan, "Rascals" John Sinclair, "MC5"

Dancing in the Street Interview: Martha Reeves

TV Interviews: FOX 2, Channel 4 WDIV, Channel7 WXYZ, NATPE News, Radio Interviews: Mitch Album Radio

Panel Member: Film Gala, Michigan Movie Network

Consultant For: The J. Dilla Project, Martha Reeves, and rap artist Raine Wilder