Alain Whyte

Alain Gordon Whyte (pronounced Alan) (born 3 July 1967) is an English musician, songwriter, composer and singer. He was Morrissey's main songwriting partner and guitarist between 1991 and 2007.

Not to be confused with Alan White (disambiguation).
Alain Whyte
Whyte playing guitar at a Morrissey concert at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City, 2000
Background information
Birth nameAlain Gordon Whyte
Born (1967-07-03) 3 July 1967
Camden, London, England
Genres
  • Rockabilly
  • pop
  • rock and roll
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • composer
  • singer
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • piano
  • vocals
Years active1991–present
Labels
WebsiteMyspace.com/AlainWhytemusic

Prior to 1991, Whyte previously been in the bands Rugcutters, Red Lightning, Motivators, Born Bad and the Memphis Sinners. More recently, he has written for Madonna, Chris Brown, and the Black Eyed Peas, and others. He won an American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) pop award in 2013 for his work as a songwriter on Chris Brown's hit single "Don't Wake Me Up".

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