"his name became immortalised in a road name, William Adams Way, which serves as a busy route into Gorleston. On 13 March 2018 a brand new £2.2 million JD Wetherspoon pub, The William Adams, was officially opened in Gorleston by the Mayor with four generations of descendants of William Adams in attendance. The name of this local hero was chosen following a public vote. William Adams (lifesaver) William Adams (25 January 1864 - 14 October 1913) was a lifesaver, swimmer and swimming instructor from Gorleston on the east coast of England. He made his first rescue at the age of"
"Voice UK || TV Judge || Will.i.am William James Adams Jr. (born March 15, 1975), known professionally as will.i.am (pronounced ""will I am""), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ, record producer, actor and philanthropist. He is best known as a founding and lead member of the hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas, and has also released four solo albums beginning with ""Lost Change"" (2001, Atlantic Records). His second solo album, ""Must B 21"", was released on September 23, 2003. The track ""Go!"", was regularly used as the theme for the ""NBA Live 2005"" and ""Madden NFL 2005"" seasons."
"Will.i.am William James Adams Jr. (born March 15, 1975), known professionally as will.i.am (pronounced ""will I am""), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, DJ, record producer, actor and philanthropist. He is best known as a founding and lead member of the hip hop group The Black Eyed Peas, and has also released four solo albums beginning with ""Lost Change"" (2001, Atlantic Records). His second solo album, ""Must B 21"", was released on September 23, 2003. The track ""Go!"", was regularly used as the theme for the ""NBA Live 2005"" and ""Madden NFL 2005"" seasons. The third album, ""Songs About Girls"","
"Sammy Adams Samuel Adams Wisner (born August 14, 1987), better known by his stage name Sammy Adams, is an American hip hop recording artist. Sammy Adams was born as Samuel Adams Wisner on August 14, 1987 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Kata Hull and Chuck Wisner. He and his family moved to Wayland, Massachusetts when he was in high school. Adams then attended Beaver Country Day School before transferring to Wayland High School during his junior and senior years. Later, he went on to attend Hobart and William Smith Colleges for two years. Although he is referred to as a ""Boston's"
"Ryan Adams David Ryan Adams (born November 5, 1974) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and poet. He is best known for his solo career, during which he has released sixteen albums, and as a former member of rock/alternative country band Whiskeytown, with whom he recorded three studio albums. In 2000, Adams left Whiskeytown and released his debut solo album, ""Heartbreaker"", to critical acclaim. The album was nominated for the Shortlist Music Prize. The following year, his profile increased with the release of the UK certified-gold ""Gold"", which included the hit single, ""New York, New York"". During this"
"Alexander James Adams Alexander James Adams (born November 8, 1962) is an American singer, musician and songwriter in the Celtic and World music genres. He blends mythical, fantasy, and traditional themes in performances, switching between instrumental fiddle and songs accompanied by guitar, bodhrán, and fiddle playing. He has also been a popular and influential artist in the field of filk music and won multiple Pegasus awards. Adams performed as Heather Alexander for 25 years before beginning to tour as Alexander James Adams. His website refers to him as the 'heir' to Heather Alexander, and continues to credit songs originally released"
"he made derogatory remarks about The Strokes through social media. Ryan Adams David Ryan Adams (born November 5, 1974) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and poet. He is best known for his solo career, during which he has released sixteen albums, and as a former member of rock/alternative country band Whiskeytown, with whom he recorded three studio albums. In 2000, Adams left Whiskeytown and released his debut solo album, ""Heartbreaker"", to critical acclaim. The album was nominated for the Shortlist Music Prize. The following year, his profile increased with the release of the UK certified-gold ""Gold"", which"
"Bryan Adams Bryan Guy Adams, (born 5 November 1959) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, guitarist, photographer, philanthropist and activist. Adams rose to fame in Canada and the United States with his 1983 album ""Cuts Like a Knife"" and turned into a global star with his 1984 album ""Reckless"", which produced some of his best known songs, including ""Run to You"" and ""Summer of '69"". In 1991, he released ""(Everything I Do) I Do It for You"" from the album ""Waking Up the Neighbours"" and the song became a worldwide hit which went to number 1 in many countries,"
"Joel Adams (singer) Joel Adams (born ) is an Australian pop/soul singer-songwriter and producer known for his hit debut single, ""Please Don't Go"" in 2015. On October 5, 2018, Adams' single, ""Fake Friends"" was released. Adams was born and raised in Brisbane, Australia. He is of Portuguese, South African and English descent. Joel is a graduate of Marist College Ashgrove in Brisbane. His stage name is his mother's maiden name. Joel changed his name from Gonçalves due to his last name being difficult to spell and correctly pronounce due to his Portuguese heritage. Joel gained populartity in 2012, at the"
"J. T. Adams J. T. Adams (July 17, 1926 – September 1993) was an American gospel singer, musician, record label founder and dramatist, the creator of ""Worthy Is the Lamb"". He was born James Taylor Adams in Sulphur Springs, Texas, United States. He served in the army in the latter part of World War II and then attended East Texas State University, where he graduated and later taught music. He earned music degrees from Texas Christian University and East Texas State University. In 1952, he formed a singing group, The Men of Texas, which performed and recorded on several record"
"Jo Jo Adams Joel Adams (c.1918 – February 27, 1988), sometimes credited as Doctor Jo-Jo Adams, was an American jump blues singer, comedian, dancer, and MC, who recorded in the 1940s and 1950s. He was born in a rural area of Alabama, and sang with the Big Four Gospel Jubilee Singers before moving to Chicago in the early 1940s. He then began performing in clubs on the South Side of Chicago, adopting a style derivative of Cab Calloway, wearing a tuxedo with extended tails that would swing around while he danced. He said: ""I introduced color to the stage. My"
"years and is currently an electronic musician for house/alternative band Bob Moses. Jim Vallance James Douglas Vallance, (born May 31, 1952) is a Canadian semi-retired songwriter, arranger and producer based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. He is best known as the songwriting partner of Canadian international musician Bryan Adams. Vallance began his professional career as the original drummer and main songwriter for Canadian rock band Prism under the pseudonym ""Rodney Higgs."" In addition to Adams, Vallance has written songs for many famous international artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Aerosmith, Carly Simon, Rod Stewart, Roger Daltrey, Tina Turner, Alice Cooper, Ozzy"
"Jim Vallance James Douglas Vallance, (born May 31, 1952) is a Canadian semi-retired songwriter, arranger and producer based out of Vancouver, British Columbia. He is best known as the songwriting partner of Canadian international musician Bryan Adams. Vallance began his professional career as the original drummer and main songwriter for Canadian rock band Prism under the pseudonym ""Rodney Higgs."" In addition to Adams, Vallance has written songs for many famous international artists such as Bonnie Raitt, Aerosmith, Carly Simon, Rod Stewart, Roger Daltrey, Tina Turner, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Kiss, Scorpions, Anne Murray, and Joe Cocker. His most recognizable songs"
"Jay Boy Adams James Wallace ""Jay Boy"" Adams (born December 8, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Lubbock and San Antonio, Texas, known particularly for storytelling in his songs. Adams was born in Fort Worth but reared in Colorado City, the seat of Mitchell County south of Snyder in West Texas, where his father was the local Chevrolet dealer and a rancher. Upon graduation in 1967 from Colorado City High School, he entered the University of North Texas at Denton, then North Texas State University, which is known for its arts and music curricula. There one of"
"was released on September 25, 2007. He released his fourth studio album, ""#willpower"", in 2013. As a music producer, will.i.am has produced with other artists including Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber, Kesha, Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, David Guetta, U2, Rihanna, Cheryl, Lady Gaga, Usher, Justin Timberlake, A. R. Rahman, Nicki Minaj, 2NE1, and Baby Kaely. In collaborations and with the Black Eyed Peas, he has a total of 41 top-40 entries on the UK Singles Chart since 1998, and has sold 9.4 million singles in the UK. William James Adams Jr. was born in Eastside Los Angeles, and was raised in"
"Adams ""On His Way"" album October 1973 Atlantic SF-7280 Don Adams (country singer) Don Adams (Greenfield, Ohio) is an American country music singer, who often supported George Jones such as on Live at Dancetown U.S.A. (1965) He also sang with Johnny Paycheck. Adams is part of a legendary family of country music singers and musicians. One of ten descendants of Frank Adams who himself, along with his brothers were radio and recording artists in the 1930s and 40s. Don Adams enjoyed moderate success as a solo artist recording on the Atlantic, Musicor, Jack O' Diamonds and Big D labels in"
"Ritchie Adams Richard Adam Ziegler (December 15, 1938 – March 6, 2017), known professionally as Ritchie Adams, was an American singer and songwriter. Born in New York City, by 1959 he joined The Fireflies, and sang lead vocals on their hit record ""You Were Mine"", as well as on their follow-ups including ""I Can't Say Goodbye"". He released a string of solo singles during the early 1960s on the Ribbon, Imperial, Beltone and Congress record labels, but with little success. He developed a more successful career as a songwriter, co-writing ""Tossin' and Turnin'"", a hit in the US in 1961"
"Woodrow Adams Woodrow Wilson Adams (April 9, 1917 – August 9, 1988) was an American Delta blues guitarist and harmonica player. He made a late entry into the recording industry, producing three singles. His most accomplished song was ""How Long"", which offered an insight into his lifestyle. His works were later collected on a compilation album. Adams was born in Tchula, Mississippi, the son of plantation workers. From an early age, he was taught the rudiments of playing the harmonica and the guitar. Though he is mainly remembered for his music, he didn't begin his recording career until the age"
"Willy Northpole William Adams (born February 22, 1980), professionally known as Willy Northpole, is an American rapper who was signed to Disturbing Tha Peace Records. He released his first album, ""Tha Connect"" in June 2009. He is from Phoenix, Arizona. Willy Northpole was born William Adams on February 22, 1980, in Phoenix, Arizona. A flood that day forced him to be born in a helicopter, which also gave him his first nickname, ""Helicopter Baby"". Music has always been a part of Willy Northpole's life. Growing up a Michael Jackson fan, he was influenced early on by rap pioneers such as"
"Johnny Adams Laten John Adams Jr. (January 5, 1932 – September 14, 1998), was an American blues, jazz and gospel singer, known as ""The Tan Canary"" for the multi-octave range of his singing voice, his swooping vocal mannerisms and falsetto. His biggest hits were his versions of ""Release Me"" and ""Reconsider Me"" in the late 1960s. Adams was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the oldest of 10 children. He became a professional musician on leaving school. He began his career singing gospel with the Soul Revivers and Bessie Griffin's Consolators, but crossed over to secular music in 1959. His neighbor,"
"James B. Adams (composer) James Blake Adams (c. 1749 – after 1794) was an English composer, organist, and cellist. He is known for many small instrumental and vocal compositions between 1770 and 1820. He is best known for the song, ""The Nightingale"", which remains popular. He was organist for Brompton Chapel in 1784 and is known to have performed cello in various concerts from then on, most notably the Handel commemoration concerts of 1784 and the annual concerts for the relief of the clergy at St. Paul's Cathedral. Adams changed his musical style from time to time. His early songs"
"lived in Buffalo, New York. His daughter, Dee Adams writes and performs music as a solo artist, with a country-rock band called Dee and the Housecats, and with a jazz band called The Funny Valentines. Dave Adams (musician) David Malcolm ""Dave"" Adams (193819 March 2016) was a British singer, keyboard player and songwriter. Born in Jersey, he began working with Joe Meek in 1958 and continued to work with him until Meek's death in 1967. In the early 1960s, he helped build up Meek's studio. He recorded singles with him under various pseudonyms and wrote songs for him. He was"
"Skrizzly Adams Daniel Zavaro, better known by his stage name Skrizzly Adams, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. In 2014, he independently released his EP ""Stains"", which among its five songs exceed over 2 million streams. In 2015, his single “Tipping Point” won the Grand Prize at the International Songwriting Competition, placing him in league with previous victors such as The Band Perry, Bastille, Vance Joy, Passenger, and Gotye. He has also been on tour with the likes of Elle King and Lissie in addition going on a “House Party Tour” that took him into fans’ homes to"
"XM's The Pulse that same day. Outside of music, Skrizzly has created and distributed Skrizzly Adams Beef Jerky, which he sells at his merchandise booth nightly. Skrizzly Adams Daniel Zavaro, better known by his stage name Skrizzly Adams, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. In 2014, he independently released his EP ""Stains"", which among its five songs exceed over 2 million streams. In 2015, his single “Tipping Point” won the Grand Prize at the International Songwriting Competition, placing him in league with previous victors such as The Band Perry, Bastille, Vance Joy, Passenger, and Gotye. He has also"
"James Apollo James Apollo (born December 25, 1982) is an American singer, bandleader and producer. He was born in Northwest Arkansas and spent formative years in Minneapolis, San Francisco, New York City and Tennessee. He currently lives and works out of Los Angeles. The Scotsman dubbed Apollo ""King of the Road"", in regards to a young life of touring. He is best known for creating emotionally textured soundscapes, often gaining musical and lyrical citations to William Faulkner, Tom Waits, and classic sounds of the West. According to Allmusic, ""Apollo's broken, bluesy tenor moans out his tale of broken hearts and"
"labels for about 15 years. In 1966, he founded Carol Records. The Men of Texas were ""a male glee club made up of outstanding voices from every section of the state."" Adams was also director of music and youth at the First Baptist Church of Sulphur Springs. J. T. Adams J. T. Adams (July 17, 1926 – September 1993) was an American gospel singer, musician, record label founder and dramatist, the creator of ""Worthy Is the Lamb"". He was born James Taylor Adams in Sulphur Springs, Texas, United States. He served in the army in the latter part of World"
"release. James Apollo James Apollo (born December 25, 1982) is an American singer, bandleader and producer. He was born in Northwest Arkansas and spent formative years in Minneapolis, San Francisco, New York City and Tennessee. He currently lives and works out of Los Angeles. The Scotsman dubbed Apollo ""King of the Road"", in regards to a young life of touring. He is best known for creating emotionally textured soundscapes, often gaining musical and lyrical citations to William Faulkner, Tom Waits, and classic sounds of the West. According to Allmusic, ""Apollo's broken, bluesy tenor moans out his tale of broken hearts"
"Bryan Adams (album) Bryan Adams is the self-titled debut studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams, released on 12 February 1980 by A&M Records. While the album did not gain attention in the US, ""Hidin' From Love"" reached #64 and ""Give Me Your Love"" reached #91 both on Canada's RPM 100 Singles chart. In early 1978, Bryan Adams teamed up with Jim Vallance (formerly of Canadian band Prism) to form a song-writing duo. A&M Records signed the pair as songwriters, not long before signing Adams as a recording artist. He worked on his self-titled debut album for the balance of"
"Trinidad James Nicholas James Williams (born September 23, 1987), better known by his stage name Trinidad James (often stylized as Trinidad Jame$), is a Trinidadian-American rapper. In 2012, he signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings. Without a debut album being released, he was dropped from the label in 2014, although he continues to release music as an independent artist. Nicholas Williams was born on September 23, 1987, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. His family moved to Canada and Florida before settling in Bronx, New York. As a child, he went to Catholic school. He has stated"
"DRAM (musician) Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith (born August 3, 1988), better known by his stage name DRAM (pronounced ""dram""; also an acronym for Does Real Ass Music, formerly stylized as D.R.A.M.; previously DRAMA j), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actor from Hampton, Virginia. He is signed to Atlantic Records and Empire Distribution. His debut single was ""Cha Cha"", followed by his breakout single ""Broccoli"", featuring Lil Yachty, which peaked at number five on the US ""Billboard"" Hot 100. In October 2016, he released his debut studio album, ""Big Baby DRAM"". DRAM was born in Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Rhineland-Palatinate,"
"Jimmy James Ross James Albert Abraham (10 April 1936, Trinidad and Tobago – 21 March 2000, Wiekevorst Belgium), known as Jimmy Ross or Mel Turner, was a singer and composer mostly known for his disco-hit in England, ""First True Love Affair"" in 1981. He joined the US Navy at a young age as a cook. Later in life he changed his last name to Ross, the last name of his mother. During his teenage years at the navy he quickly became known for his singing capabilities on board the ship. Making extra money in local bars and clubs whenever they"
"George Adams (musician) George Rufus Adams (April 29, 1940 Covington, Georgia – November 14, 1992 New York City) was an American jazz musician who played tenor saxophone, flute and bass clarinet. He is best known for his work with Charles Mingus, Gil Evans, Roy Haynes and in the quartet he co-led with pianist Don Pullen, featuring bassist Cameron Brown and drummer Dannie Richmond. He was also known for his idiosyncratic singing. George Adams was born in Covington, Georgia on April 29, 1940. He first started playing piano at the age of eleven and switched to tenor saxophone in high school."
"Don Adams (country singer) Don Adams (Greenfield, Ohio) is an American country music singer, who often supported George Jones such as on Live at Dancetown U.S.A. (1965) He also sang with Johnny Paycheck. Adams is part of a legendary family of country music singers and musicians. One of ten descendants of Frank Adams who himself, along with his brothers were radio and recording artists in the 1930s and 40s. Don Adams enjoyed moderate success as a solo artist recording on the Atlantic, Musicor, Jack O' Diamonds and Big D labels in the 1960s and 70s. He was most well known"