Three And A Half Minutes of Fame

By Alex Boucher

Signing a record deal at the age of 17 is something Alex didn't plan for, but it sets him on a path that will bring him tantalisingly close to fame, not once, but three and a half times over the next 7 years.

Things don't always go as planned as he ditches school and jumps from US record deals to UK TV appearances, even joining

• Language: English
• Publisher: Earth Island Books
• Release date: Mar 25, 2024
• ISBN: 9781916864214

Alex Boucher

Alex Boucher is a writer and musician based near Colchester, Essex. Keeping a journal during the 90s, he has a detailed archive of his experience as a drummer and performer in acts including Three And A Half Minutes, Travis Cut, NV and Jaff.Since then he has worked for Disney Channel, ITV, BBC and Channel 4 as a sound engineer. He now runs his own company offering services in the video games industry.During the lockdowns, he decided to write down his memories of trying to become famous during the 90s and has produced a memoir that showcases the unseen story of what happens when you don't make it big.Credits: BAFTA member, Music Venue Trust shareholder, PRS Member, Trustee for Safe in our World.

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