Twink (musician)

Twink
Birth nameJohn Charles Edward Alder
Also known asMohammed Abdullah
Born (1944-11-29) 29 November 1944 (age 79)
Colchester, Essex, England
GenresPsychedelic music
Occupation(s)Musician, drummer, percussionist, singer-songwriter, actor
InstrumentDrums
Years active1963–present
LabelsDecca, HMV, Parlophone, Sire, Columbia, Rare Earth, Midnight

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.

In 2006, Alder converted to Islam, and changed his name to Mohammed Abdullah. However, he still records under the name Twink.[1][2]

  1. ^ "How To Buy: Twink Records | Rock Roots: The Irish Rock Music Archive". Rockroots.wordpress.com. 7 February 2012. Retrieved 27 October 2015.
  2. ^ Atagong, Felix. "An innerview with Mohammed Abdullah John Alder, better known as Twink". Atagong.com. Retrieved 1 January 2018.