Al Walser
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AL WALSER is a SINGER/SONGWRITER and Goodwill Ambassador from the Principality of Liechtenstein.[citation needed] His real name Alexander Walser-Rothschild ( first biracial Liechtenstein citizen ). Al grew up in the Principality of Liechtenstein (64 square miles), an independent alpine country bordering Switzerland and Austria, where he is one of the 22,000 true citizens.( It's current population is 34,800 people ). Liechtenstein is well renowned for it's mountains and countryside and is often a vacation spot for the wealthy elite.
Al speaks fluent English, German, French and of course the German based Schwitzerduetch/Liechtenstein dialects. In his teen days he became the first radio personalty ( Radio Liechtenstein ) in his home country.[citation needed] The former Fun Factory member (Al recorded the bands hit albums "THE NEXT GENERATION" and "ABC OF MUSIC") left the band after numerous Number 1 hits in Asia and Europe to focus on his solo endeavors.
As an individual, Al came into the spotlight when pop star Michael Jackson was searching for a family home in Liechtenstein.[citation needed] His family has been close to the Jackson's since the 1970's and often spent time with Michael's brother Jermaine when the family visited Al's home country.[citation needed]
His work as an artist and Goodwill Ambassador has been generating a lot of buzz in the U.S. bringing him into constant contact with high profile celebrities, politicians and business people.[citation needed] As a recognized face for his country in the United States, Al Walser is a big factor in helping to foster relationships between the two lands.
Al Walser's first single "African Queen" is available on Itunes or www.musicfreedom.com/alwalser
He currently lives in Los Angeles and travels constantly, helping to enhance the land and people of Liechtenstein.
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Singer Al Walser
See also
External links
- Al Wasler's Myspace Page
- Interview (in French) from November 2004
- The Beat FM Page
- African Queen Video