Alan Pownall is an English singer and songwriter who supported Adele on her first British tour after he met her at one of her early gigs. The singer was initially interested in fashion and he even worked for French designer, Roland Mouret for two years before he was advised to study in Milan.
He began to pursue his music career in 2006 after he left fashion school. He has been releasing and performing under the assumed name Alan Power since 2019. The 33-year old pop singer has lived with a couple of musical artists like Winton Marshall of Mumford & Sons.
Alan Pownall has been married to three musketeers’ actress Gabriella Wilde since 2014 and they have three lovely kids.
Here Are 10 Interesting Facts About Alan Pownall
1. Alan Pownall was born in Richmond
The singer was born Stephen Alan Fletcher Pownall in December 1986 in Richmond-upon Thames. Alan Pownall attended Windlesham House School, Marlborough College, and also Shiplake.
2. Alan Pownall is the lead singer of the band Pale
Alan Pownall formed the electro-pop duo Pale in 2012 with him as the lead singer. The band has supported the Vaccines and Sky, Ferreira, on tour. Pale has also worked with Jas Shaw of Simian mobile disco to produce their first two singles. The band has also supported artists like Adele and Florence Welch on stage.
3. Alan Pownall dated his wife for four years before he proposed to her.
Alan Pownall and his wife had previously attended Windlesham House School together before they became a couple. The couple dated for four years before tying the knot on 13 September 2014. Pownall’s wife is an English model and actress who is well known for her role in The Three Musketeers (2011), Endless Love (2014), Carrie (2013) St. Trinian’s 2: The Legend of Fritton’s Gold (2009). She is the daughter of the British businessman John Austen Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe.
Alan Pownall and Gabriella Wilde had their first son Sasha Blue Pownall on 3 February 2014. Wilde gave birth to their second son, Shiloh Silva Pownall in 2016. In October 2019, the couple had their third son, Skye Pownall.
4. His wife is a descendant of Charles II, King of England
Alan Pownall’s wife, Gabriella is the granddaughter of the 2nd Baronet Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe and also a descendant of Charles II, King of England, Ireland, and Scotland through her father. Her maternal lineage is also of royal blood.
5. Alan Pownall hates getting out of the shower
The singer revealed in an interview how he hates having to get out of the shower if he forgot something and he is already wet. Pownall believes “once you’re in, you’re in”.
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6. His father is a reputable and esteemed Defense Attorney
He is the son of Orlando Pownall, QC, a highly regarded and esteemed defense advocate ranked as a ‘star’ silk by Chambers UK. His father has defended on a number of high-profile cases including the New Zealand cricket captain Chris Cairns who was tried for perjury and perverting the course of justice.
Orlando Pownall is described as a good cross-examiner who defends well and has a huge presence in court.
7. He took a break from music in 2010
After Pownall released his debut EP in April 2020 through Mercury Records. He released his album true love stories on 25 June 2010. He left the record label afterward in late 2010 then he decided to take a two- and half-year break from music.
8. Allan Pownall’s height weight and age.
Pownall is quite a guy with good height. He stands 5 feet 10 inches and she weighs 75kg. His wife is almost the same height as him, she is 5 feet 10 inches.
9. Both Alan and his wife dropped out of school to pursue their respective career.
While Pownall dropped out of fashion school to pursue a career in music, his wife studied fine art at the City and Guilds of London art school but also dropped out to pursue a career in acting.
10. The singer is not active on social media
It is not clear if the singer is still active on social media. Alan Pownall used to be active on his social media platform. His Instagram handle has been signed private. he has over 626 followers. On Twitter, there are quite a few handles with his name which makes it a little hard to tell which is genuine.
