Alexander O'Neal
Not to be confused with Alexandre O'Neill. Alexander O'Neal O'Neal performing live, 2014 Background information Born ( 1953-11-15 ) November 15, 1953 (age 64) Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. Origin Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. Genres R&B soul funk rock pop Occupation(s) Singer songwriter arranger Instruments Vocals Years active 1973–present Labels Tabu Epic One World Eagle Eminence Associated acts Prince The Time Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis The S.O.S. Band Cherrelle Alexander O'Neal (born November 15, 1953) is an American R&B singer, songwriter and arranger from Natchez, Mississippi. In a music career spanning more than 40 years, O'Neal is an accomplished R&B and soul singer. O'Neal came to prominence in the middle of the 1980s as a solo artist, releasing fourteen singles that entered the Top 40 charts in the UK during the 1980s and 1990s. His solo singles, sometimes dealing with lost love include "If You Were Here Tonight", "Fake", ...