Twink (musician)
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John Charles Edward Alder (born 29 November 1944), also known as Twink, is an English drummer, actor, singer, and songwriter who was a central figure in the English psychedelic and proto-punk movement.
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Birth name | John Charles Edward Alder |
Also known as | Mohammed Abdullah |
Born | (1944-11-29) 29 November 1944 (age 79) Colchester, Essex, England |
Genres | Psychedelic music |
Occupation(s) | Musician, drummer, percussionist, singer-songwriter, actor |
Instrument(s) | Drums |
Years active | 1963–present |
Labels | Decca, HMV, Parlophone, Sire, Columbia, Rare Earth, Midnight |
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In 2006, Alder converted to Islam, and changed his name to Mohammed Abdullah. However, he still records under the name Twink.[1][2]