The U2 co-founder and bassist Adam Clayton celebrates 65
As U2’s bassist, Clayton has been integral to the band’s distinctive sound, contributing to all 15 of their studio albums. His bass lines are notable in songs like “New Year’s Day,” “With or Without You,” and “Bullet the Blue Sky”
The U2 co-founder and bassist Adam Clayton celebrates 65
Best known as the bass guitarist for U2, Adam Charles Clayton, was born on March 13, 1960, in Chinnor, Oxfordshire, England. At the age of five, his family relocated to Malahide, County Dublin, Ireland. Clayton attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin, where he met future bandmates Bono, The Edge, and Larry Mullen Jr. In 1976, they formed a band that would eventually become U2.
As U2’s bassist, Clayton has been integral to the band’s distinctive sound, contributing to all 15 of their studio albums. His bass lines are notable in songs like “New Year’s Day,” “With or Without You,” and “Bullet the Blue Sky.” Beyond his work with U2, Clayton collaborated with bandmate Larry Mullen Jr. in 1996 to record a reimagined version of the “Theme from Mission: Impossible,” which achieved international success.
Throughout his career, Clayton has received numerous accolades, including 22 Grammy Awards with U2. In 2005, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the band. Known for his steady presence and rhythmic contributions, Clayton continues to perform and record with U2, maintaining their status as one of the world’s most influential rock bands.
Look back at the 1983 music video “New Year’s Day” by U2
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