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Because the singer/guitarist/songwriter of Everclear, Artwork Alexakis penned a few of the most popular alt-radio hits from the past due ’90s (“Santa Monica,” “Everything to Everyone,” “Dad of Mine,” etc.). But ahead of his musical profession, Alexakis’ personal lifestyle was incredibly turbulent, including a stressed years as a child and …

Though Everclear’s Northwestern grunge-punk style was hardly groundbreaking once the band rose to popularity in 1995, the trio’s hook-ridden songs and Artwork Alexakis’ “us against them” lyrics were taken up to heart by tired Gen-X young adults. Everclear’s sound shown the rock and roll, post-punk, and vocalist/songwriter affects of frontman …