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Adam Clayton
Adam Clayton (born March 13, 1960, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England), is the bass player for the Irish rock band, U2.
A music apassionado since his teens, Adam started of as U2 bassist and manager. His name made headlines in August '89 when he was arrested in Dublin and charged with possession of a small amount of cannabis. He avoided a conviction by making a sizable donation to charity. In addition to playing bass on U2 albums and tours, Clayton has also recorded with artists like Nanci Griffith, B. B. King, Daniel Lanois, and others.
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