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Always The Alibi Finds Strength In Perserverance

Always the Alibi (Left to right) Drummer Richard Muenckler, Bassist Nick DiBiasio, Vocalist and Guitarist Henry Coke, and Lead Guitarist Matt Wilson.
Kathy Tran
Always the Alibi: (Left to right) Drummer Richard Muenckler, Bassist Nick DiBiasio, Vocalist and Guitarist Henry Coke, and Lead Guitarist Matt Wilson.

The road has taken some twists and turns over the years for Dallas rock outfit Always The Alibi, but they've emerged with a new lineup, an album release and a fresh outlook on life after the lead singer's medical setbacks.

After being diagnosed with a brain tumor, vocalist Henry Coke wasn't certain about surviving, much less fronting his band. After successful treatments, however, he's free and clear and back at the helm of the alternative and British indie influenced rock quartet. Henry and members of the band checked in with Notably Texan to discuss their February 11th gig at the Dallas Hard Rock Cafe and more.

Find more about the band  on their website, and listen to Notably Texan weekdays from 11am to 2pm on KETR.

Born in Dallas, Texas, Matt moved to the Sulphur Springs area in 1990 and settled in Commerce shortly thereafter. Having dreamed of working in radio since childhood, he began working at KETR while taking Radio-Television courses at Texas A&M University-Commerce in 1993. Matt has transitioned from a part-time worker and pupil of KETR, to the station’s Chief Announcer/Producer and supervisor of student broadcasters. A familiar voice of 88-9 KETR, Matt has hosted such shows as The Late Nite Lion, and can currently be heard as host of Notably Texan.