Best Known For:The book The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century
Breakthrough:Became a staff writer for The New Yorker in 1996
10 Quick Facts About Alex Ross
- Full Name: Alex Ross
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The book The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century
- Current Role: Music critic
- Current Employer: The New Yorker
- Date of Birth: January 12, 1968
- Age: 58 years old
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
- Beats: Entertainment and Lifestyle / Human Interest
Alex Ross Age
Alex Ross is about 58 years old as of 2026. Alex Ross was born in 1968.
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Education
He attended Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English.
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: English
- Period: 1986–1990
Career & Work
Alex Ross' career includes journalism and broadcasting roles with The New Yorker and The New York Times, a newspaper.
Organization: The New Yorker
Role: Music Critic
Period: 1996–Present
Details: New York, NY
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Music Critic
Period: 1992–1996
Details: New York, NY
Rise to Fame
Alex Ross rose to prominence for his role for the book The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century and Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music.
- Book: The Rest Is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century (Author, 2007) — Pulitzer Prize finalist and critically acclaimed history of 20th-century music
- Book: Wagnerism: Art and Politics in the Shadow of Music (Author, 2020) — Cultural history examining the impact of Richard Wagner
Awards & Achievements
- Belmont Prize — Belmont Prize for Contemporary Music — Contemporary music criticism
Lesser Known Facts
- He was a DJ at Harvard's WHRB, hosting programs for both classical and underground rock music.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Alex Ross
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 12, 1968
- Age: 58
- Birthday: January 12
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Washington, D.C
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $80,000–$349,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $406,000–$5,796,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.therestisnoise.com
