Alex Acuña

Born December 12, 1944 in Pativilca, Peru. Moved to Puerto Rico in 1967 and then on to Las Vegas in 1974.

Drummer and percussionist, joined [a=Weather Report] (1975 - 1978). Additionally, has worked with [a=Perez Prado], [a=Elvis Presley], [a=Diana Ross], [a=Paul McCartney], [a=Joni Mitchell], [a=Ella Fitzgerald], [a=Chick Corea], [a=Whitney Houston], [a=Placido Domingo], [a=Herbie Hancock], [a=Carlos Santana], [a=Antonio Carlos Jobim], [a=Beck], [a=Roberta Flack] and [a=Al Jarreau].

Often credited as [b]Alejandro "Alex" Acuna[/b] and [b]Alex Acuna[/b].