U2 bassist adam clayton explains why bass players train wreck where the streets have no name duration. Im adam i for the past year i have been living in a bus or and rv travling full time with my wife and dog. How i got to interview adam clayton of u2 rocknroll. In the case of adam clayton, it was more than a free interview, as there are numerous brands promoting their products, with adam included on their portfolio of signature artists, in our magazine.
Rivoli bass seen in the get on your boots music video. U2news u2 on the red carpet of 2014 golden globes by ezequiel espanol. Bank stadium in minneapolis as part of their 30thanniversary tour of the joshua tree. Join facebook to connect with adam clayton and others you may know. Warwick doesnt cut any corners with any of the basses in. U2s adam clayton on geography, spirituality and rock n roll the montreal gazette may 26, 2001 bassist adam clayton is on the line. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from adam clayton. Feb 01, 2017 clayton s interview is the first in a brand new eightpart series of the works presents in which kelly meets key figures from the worlds of film, music, literature, theatre and the visual arts. Bono reveals that adam clayton tried to take a bullet for him.
Adam clayton s house in manhattan is a fourthfloor apartment on the upper west side. Adam stephen clayton born 14 january 1989 is an english professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for championship club middlesbrough his professional career started at manchester city, and while at city he went out on loan spells to carlisle united and leeds united and then subsequently joining leeds on a permanent basis in 2010. Apr 19, 2011 listen to music from adam clayton like eminem like toy soliders somewhere over the rainbow mash up, theme from mission. Alternatively listen to any of our stations on the move by downloading. Adam lived in kenya for a short time when he was around two years old. Bassist adam clayton is on the line from milwaukee, and by way of introduction, were talking about the previous nights show. Feb 01, 2017 adam clayton talks to the works presents updated wednesday, 1 feb 2017 10. He covers the rhythm guitar part and the bass due to the edges style of single note playing or arpeggiation as opposed to big chords the majority of the time. Suddenly, i received a call from editorinchief, saying adam will call me personally at 10am stockholm time on 16 th of september. He has resided in county dublin, ireland since his family moved to malahide in 1965, when he was five years old. Ahead of the concert, u2 founding member and bassist adam clayton spoke to brian oake about the landmark album the joshua tree and about u2s forthcoming release, songs of experience, set for release on dec. U2s adam clayton speaks to absolute radios leona graham about. Claytons interview is the first in a brand new eightpart series of the works presents in which kelly meets key figures from the worlds of film, music, literature, theatre and the visual arts. U2s adam clayton speaks to absolute radios leona graham about their new album songs of experience and more1.
Adam clayton archives bass musician magazine, the face. Jul 05, 2018 bono and the edge interview and performance the late late show duration. Since 2016 clayton has written about contemporary art for british gq, and the role of art critic has seen him interview artists such as william eggleston, allen jones, jeff koons, and. Since 2016 clayton has written about contemporary art for british gq, and the role of. Adam charles clayton born march 1960 is an englishborn irish musician who is the bass. Its adam claytons turn to dish the dirt on his teammates. These are tough times for cultural programming and arts criticism, discovers the new series of the works presents. Jun 20, 2017 u2s adam clayton, who is being honored at musicares map fund benefit, talked about the joshua tree tour and the groups next album. Every bass player i know is familiar with adam clayton and u2, and now his signature bass is available from warwick in the rockbass line. Adam clayton talks to the works presents updated wednesday, 1 feb 2017 10. Bono has revealed adam clayton tried to take a bullet for him at a us gig. May 21, 2011 adam clayton of u2 on glastonbury, bob marley, and the moment he knew he had to play the bass gareth grundy sat 21 may 2011 19.
Jan 03, 2007 u2 bassist adam clayton explains why bass players train wreck where the streets have no name duration. They shared a commitment not only to ambitious rock music but also to a deeply spiritual christianity. U2s adam clayton on songs of experience, bass guitar. U2 seconds youtube i like the interlude or whatever it is. He plays the bass the way it needs to be played for his gig. Joan rivers, joe namath and adam clayton powell jr. Review warwick rockbass artist line adam clayton bass. U2s adam clayton to swap dublin for london irish mirror. Adam charles clayton born march 1960 is an englishborn irish musician who is the bass guitarist of the rock band u2.
U2 bassist adam clayton confirmed what rumours have been suggesting for the past few months a new u2 album will be with us in the first half of 2016. It happened during our panel interview with irish radio legend dave fanning at the. Adam clayton has been the bass player for the successful irish band, u2, since the group. The works presents returns with its new 8part series in which john kelly meets key figures from the worlds of film, literature, music, theatre and the visual arts. Aguilar donates adam clayton 360 tour bass rigs by raul amador may, 2014 aguilar amplification donates adam clayton bass rig from u2. U2s adam clayton honored by musicares the music universe. Bono and adam clayton of u2 perform on stage on june 26, 2017. He was born in new haven, connecticut, and received a masters degree in religious education from columbia university. Bono, the edge, adam clayton and larry mullen formed u2 back in the mid 70s. Bono reveals that adam clayton tried to take a bullet for. Feb 23, 2017 bono has revealed adam clayton tried to take a bullet for him at a us gig. Im an alcoholic that disease drove me towards this wonderful life u2 bassist adam clayton thanked his bandmates for their support during his treatment and recovery for. Review warwick rockbass artist line adam clayton bass what a great bass in the artist series from warwick.
During the first interview, adam said about the new. Maybe i missed the part of the thread where someone said that adam clayton plays perfectly in time. Adam clayton and philip king in conversation ahead of u2s the joshua tree tour 2017 in berlins olympic stadium. Jun 15, 2018 u2 performs from a barge off the hudson river during the 2018 grammy awards on sunday january 28 in new york city the band bono, the edge, adam clayton, and larry mullen jr. Adam clayton of u2 on glastonbury, bob marley, and the moment he knew he had to play the bass gareth grundy sat 21 may 2011 19.
Adam claytons house in manhattan is a fourthfloor apartment on the upper west side. The u2 frontman had been warned he would be shot if he sang the. Interview was actually supposed to be done at first over email, few months ago. Adam clayton at the dublin launch of walk in my shoes last week. November 29, 1908 april 4, 1972 was a baptist pastor and an american politician, who represented the harlem neighborhood of new york city in the. I provided an extended list of questions by the end of july and we have waited for weeks. I read in an interview with adam clayton where he admitted to basically learning on the job much like paul simonon of the clash. I think neil young is just as rocknroll now as he was in his 20s. In an interview with bass player magazine, he said that he prefers the jazz bass neck. Apr 12, 2004 this interview covers the year of lessons, patricks new book, the role of the bassist, and the benefits of a sturdy umbrella. Get all the lyrics to songs by adam clayton and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. The happy couple tied the knot in a dublin registry. Aug 01, 2009 adam clayton, musician, 49, amsterdam. M to form the group automatic baby, performing one time only at mtvs inaugural ball for bill clinton in 1993.
I dont usually comment, but have to say, great interview by being truthful and candid. Clayton attended mount temple comprehensive school, where he met schoolmates with whom he cofounded u2 in. What brought adam clayton to katie agresta studios, and your classroom. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. While bono and edge were playing on the subway in berlin, adam clayton talked to chris evans, from the bbc, and chris moyles, from radio x. U2s adam clayton on geography, spirituality and rock n roll the montreal gazette may 26, 2001 bassist adam clayton is on the line from milwaukee, and by way of introduction, were. U2 performs from a barge off the hudson river during the 2018 grammy awards on sunday january 28 in new york city the band bono, the edge, adam clayton, and larry mullen jr. U2s adam clayton to swap dublin for london irish mirror online.
November 29, 1908 april 4, 1972 was a baptist pastor and an american politician, who represented the harlem neighborhood of new york city in the united states house of representatives from 1945 until 1971. The band wouldnt sound the way they do with anyone else, and chances are his technique or lack thereof contributed as much to the sound and songs as anything else. Clayton is sure of the tone of the elevation tour its been going. Born in chinnor, oxfordshire, england, adam clayton is the eldest son of brian and jo clayton.
The apartment is actually two separate units that he purchased in 1993 and 1994, respectively, and had. Clayton attended mount temple comprehensive school, where he met schoolmates with whom he cofounded u2 in 1976. This interview covers the year of lessons, patricks new book, the role of the bassist, and the benefits of a sturdy umbrella. I dont think rocknroll is necessarily a young mans game.
Oct 12, 2016 u2 bassist adam clayton confirmed what rumours have been suggesting for the past few months a new u2 album will be with us in the first half of 2016. Mar 14, 2017 clayton and mullen also joined members of r. His siblings are sarah jane and sebastian clayton who maintains a website for him. U2s adam clayton, who is being honored at musicares map fund benefit, talked about the joshua tree tour and the groups next album. Adam clayton reveals the intense regime he now needs. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from adam clayton at the discogs marketplace. Indeed, one of the few genuine threats to u2s extraordinary longevity a collaborationwith the manager, paul mcguinnessof more than. New u2 album due in the spring says adam clayton rte. Find adam claytons phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Im an alcoholic that disease drove me towards this wonderful life u2 bassist adam clayton thanked his bandmates for their support during his. Instead, it is a couple of u2 performances from the concert mixed with interviews. He was the first person of africanamerican descent to be elected from new york to congress.
Aug 29, 2017 its adam clayton s turn to dish the dirt on his teammates. Bassist adam clayton of u2 performs onstage at the 2016 iheartradio music festival at tmobile arena on sept. Bono and the edge interview and performance the late late show duration. The u2 frontman had been warned he would be shot if he sang the third verse of pride, about the assassination of martin lu.
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