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My Take
Adam Clayton is, to me, the unsung backbone of one of rock's most enduring bands. Born in England and raised in Ireland, he co-founded U2 with schoolmates in 1976 and has held down the low end ever since. People underrate bassists, but Clayton's steady, unflashy groove is precisely what lets Bono and The Edge soar above. The real marvel is longevity: nearly half a century with the same bandmates takes a temperament most musicians lack. I find that loyalty and groundedness genuinely inspiring. He is the consummate foundation player, and bands rarely survive without one.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Adam Clayton
- Name (Japanese)
- アダム・クレイトン
- Reading
- あだむ・くれいとん
- Born
- March 13, 1960 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rat
- Origin
- Chinnor, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- bassist / songwriter / actor / musician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- St Columba's College, Dublin
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of Liberty
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Adam Clayton born?
Born March 13, 1960 (age 66).
Where is Adam Clayton from?
Adam Clayton is from Chinnor, United Kingdom.
What does Adam Clayton do?
Adam Clayton works as bassist, songwriter, actor, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.