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Adam Clayton

Bassist / Songwriter | * 03/13/1960 (64) | Chinnor (United Kingdom (UK))
Adam Charles Clayton (born 13 March 1960) is an English-born Irish musician who is the bass guitarist of the rock band U2. He has resided in County Dublin, Ireland since his family moved to Malahide in 1965, when he was five years old. Clayton attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School, where he met schoolmates with whom he co-founded U2 in 1976. A member of the band since its inception, he has recorded 15 studio albums with U2. Clayton's bass playing style is noted for its "harmonic syncopation", giving the music a driving rhythm. He is well known for his bass playing on songs such as "Gloria", "New Year's Day", "Bullet the Blue Sky", "With or Without You", "Mysterious Ways", "Vertigo", "Get on Your Boots", and "Magnificent". He has worked on several solo projects throughout his career, such as his work with fellow band member Larry Mullen Jr. on the 1996 version of the "Theme from Mission: Impossible". As a member of U2, Clayton has received 22 Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005. ()
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Adam Charles Clayton (born 13 March 1960), is an English-born Irish musician who is the bass guitarist of the rock band U2. He has resided in County Dublin, Ireland since his family moved to Malahide in 1965. And he attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School, where he met schoolmates with whom he co-founded U2 in 1976.

Most frequent genres for this person: Music | Documentaries | Comedies

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Awards & Nominations for Adam Clayton

Officer of The Order of Liberty
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Movies with Adam Clayton as Actor(29)

TV Shows/Series with Adam Clayton as Actor(6)

as himself1997 Classic Albums
as Self - Performer1994 MTV Europe Music Awards
as Adam Clayton (voice)1989 The Simpsons
as Self - Honoree1978 The Kennedy Center Honors
as Self - Musical Guest1975 Saturday Night Live

Movies with Adam Clayton as Crew(8)

Production/Executive Producer2009 Linear
Sound/Music2009 Linear
Sound/Music1997 U2: A Year in Pop
Sound/Theme Song Performance1996 Mission: Impossible
Sound/Original Music Composer1995 Beyond the Clouds
Sound/Music1989 U2: Lovetown
Sound/Music1988 U2: Rattle and Hum

Additional Information

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Full Name: Adam Charles Clayton
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Sunday, 03/13 1960 (March) in Chinnor (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 64 years + 15 days)
Zodiac sign: Pisces (Chinese zodiac sign: Rat)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: St Columba's College, Dublin, Mount Temple Comprehensive School
Member of: U2
Record Label: Island Records
Other names for Adam Clayton (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Adam Charles Clayton"
Adam Clayton frequently works together with these people:
Tress MacNeille (36x, Actress)
Bono (32x, Actor)
The Edge (32x, Actor)
Larry Mullen Jr. (31x, Actor)
Andy Samberg (30x, Actor)
Bill Hader (24x, Actor)
Pamela Hayden (23x, Actress)
Fred Armisen (21x, Actor)
Kristen Wiig (19x, Actress)
Kenan Thompson (18x, Actor)
Maggie Roswell (17x, Actress)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:93008, Added: 05/27/2018, Last updated: 03/23/2024