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Noughties pop star unrecognisable after huge hit and dating Amy Winehouse

NOUGHTIES pop star Alex Clare unrecognisable after his huge hit Too Close and dating Amy Winehouse.

The singer, 37, shot to fame in 2007 and has had three studio albums.

Alex Clare looks unrecognisable with a huge beard
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Alex Clare looks unrecognisable with a huge beardCredit: Instagram
The star shot to fame in the 2000s
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The star shot to fame in the 2000sCredit: Getty

Alex has released a number of singles, but he is arguably best known for his song Too Close, which was released in 2011.

The tune hit number four on the UK charts and number seven in the US.

Too Close was also nominated for a Brit (Best British Single) in 2013.

His other songs include Treading Water, Crazy to Love You, Why Don't Ya and Relax My Beloved.

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Before shooting to fame, Alex dated Amy for a short period of time in 2006.

The pair met at the Hawley Arms pub in Camden, North London, when Alex was performing.

Alex is still making music to this day.

The star shares updates with his 21.7k followers on Instagram.

But he recently was given some time off and visited Scotland.

Alex said: "I had the pleasure and privilege of taking a few days off up in Aberdeenshire bothering the local trout and getting lost with my thoughts.

"Can’t wait to go back to be honest…"

Alex is still making music now
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Alex is still making music nowCredit: Getty
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