Adam Levine
Background information
Birth name	Adam Noah Levine
Born	March 18, 1979 (1979-03-18) (age 29) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genre(s)	Rock, Soul, Pop
Occupation(s)	Vocalist Musician
Instrument(s)	Vocals, Guitar
Years active	1997 - present
Label(s)	A&M Octone
Associated acts	Maroon 5, Kara's Flowers, Kanye West , Ying Yang Twins. Alicia Keys
Website	maroon5.com
Notable instrument(s)
First Act, Shure

Adam Noah Levine (born March 18, 1979) is an American singer. Currently, he is the lead singer and guitarist for the pop group Maroon 5.^[1] Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 337 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (632 × 1125 pixel, file size: 304 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) cateory:Maroon 5 File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed... is the 77th day of the year (78th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Rock is a form of popular music, usually featuring vocals (often with vocal harmony), electric guitars, and a strong back beat; other instruments, such as the saxophone, are common in some styles, however saxophones have been omitted from newer subgenres of rock music since the 90s. ... For other uses, see Soul music (disambiguation). ... This article is about the genre of popular music. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... For the popular-music magazine, see Musician (magazine). ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... A&M redirects here. ... A&M/Octone Records is a New York-based record label, which operates through A&M Records and Universal Music Group. ... Maroon 5 is a soul-influenced American band originating from Los Angeles, California. ... Karas Flowers is the name of band that precedes Maroon 5. ... Kanye Omari West (pronounced /kɑnjɛj/) (born June 8, 1977) is an American record producer and rapper who rose to fame in the mid 2000s. ... The Ying Yang Twins are an Atlanta-based crunk rap duo consisting of Kaine (born Eric Jackson on December 16, 1978) and D-Roc (born Deongelo Holmes on February 23, 1979). ... Alexis is Alicias #1 fan. ... First Act is an American company that produces musical instruments for musicians. ... Shure Incorporated is a consumer and professional audio electronics corporation. ... is the 77th day of the year (78th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... For the UK magazine, see Guitarist (magazine). ... This article is about the genre of popular music. ... In music, a band is a company of musicians, or musical ensemble, usually popular or folk, playing parts of or improvising a musical arrangement on different musical instruments. ... Maroon 5 is a soul-influenced American band originating from Los Angeles, California. ...

Born in Los Angeles, California to Patsy Noah and Fred Levine, he has one brother, Michael, a stepsister, Julia, and two half siblings, Sam and Liza. His stepmother and father own two fashion stores geared toward women, men, and kids; because of this, Levine claims he's always been ahead of the fashion curve. In 2005, he and Ryan Seacrest of American Idol attended the inauguration of M. Fredric, his parents' second store, in Studio City.^[2] Levine's background is Jewish^[3]. Los Angeles and L.A. redirect here. ... Ryan John Seacrest is an American television/radio host. ... Studio City is a district in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, California. ... The word Jew ( Hebrew: יהודי) is used in a wide number of ways, but generally refers to a follower of the Jewish faith, a child of a Jewish mother, or someone of Jewish descent with a connection to Jewish culture or ethnicity and often a combination of these attributes. ...

Levine attended the private Brentwood School, where he met the original members of the band Kara's Flowers: Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden and Ryan Dusick. On his first day at Brentwood School, Levine met the third member of Maroon 5, Mickey Madden. Levine is noted as describing Mickey as a "musical encyclopedia" and it is thought that Levine's influence played a major role in Madden acquiring his first bass guitar soon after. Brentwood School is an exclusive, independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school located in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles in southern California. ... Karas Flowers is the name of band that precedes Maroon 5. ... Jesse Carmichael (born in Boulder, Colorado on April 2, 1979)[1] is an American musician who is known as the Keyboardist for the rock group Maroon 5. ... Maroon 5 is a rock band from Los Angeles, California. ... Maroon 5 is a Grammy Award-winning rock band from Los Angeles, California. ...

Early bands

Levine first became friends with John Ondrasik, from Five For Fighting who played clarinet in Regis High School Orchestra, while playing together at the French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts. It was from John Ondrasik that Levine learned the high-pitched vocal style which he would use later in his career. Levine, Madden, Ondrasik and Carmichael played their first show together as Edible Nuns at their Jr. High dance, playing only cover versions of nineties favorites such as Pearl Jam and Alice in Chains. This article refers to the musical act. ... French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts is a performing arts program and summer camp located just outside Hancock, New York, on a private lake in the western Catskill mountains. ... This article is about the rock group. ... This article is about the grunge band. ...

As the trio progressed through high school, the drummer left the band. He was replaced by Amy Wood, a friend of one of the current members. She would soon leave the band and again the group was one drummer short, leaving a window of opportunity open for Adam. He would reconnect with Ryan Dusick, who completed the band on drums.

Kara's Flowers

In 1997, the band released an album titled The Fourth World. The album reached little success, and its only single "Soap Disco" failed. Disappointed with the results of their album, the band went on hiatus and went their separate ways. An album or record album is a collection of related audio or music tracks distributed to the public. ... The Fourth World was the debut album for the Los Angeles, California, band Karas Flowers, released in 1997. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ...

Levine and bandmate Carmichael left North Carolina to study at Five Towns College, a small liberal arts school in Dix Hills, Long Island, New York. This was reportedly the first time the two Los Angeles natives were exposed to a completely different music scene, a cultural awakening for the two young men. On MTV News in 2002, Levine said, "That's when I started waking up to the whole hip hop, R&B thing. We had friends named Chaos and Shit. It was not Brentwood High."^[2] Five Towns College is an institution of higher learning located in Dix Hills, Long Island, New York (USA). ... Located in western Suffolk County, New York, on Long Island, Dix Hills is a hamlet (and census-designated place). ... This article is about Long Island in New York State. ...

After dropping out of Five Towns College, Adam and Jesse reunited with Mickey and Ryan, but added former Square guitarist, James Valentine in 1999. Renaming the band Maroon 5, Adam and his friends began to compile all of their newfound musical influences into their music. Levine's expressive voice helped the band to achieve much success in the record charts. Their debut album, Songs about Jane, is about Levine's ex-girlfriend, a girl who, as he says, has inspired him over the years, and most of the lyrics of the songs are inspired by their stormy relationship. Currently, Levine is promoting the new Maroon 5 album, It Won't Be Soon Before Long, which was released on May 22, 2007. Five Towns College is an institution of higher learning located in Dix Hills, Long Island, New York (USA). ... James Burgon Valentine (born October 5, 1978 in Lincoln, Nebraska) is an American musician. ... // A record chart, also known as a music chart, is a method of ranking music according to popularity during a given period of time. ... Songs About Jane is the debut album by Los Angeles rock/pop band Maroon 5. ... Look up lyrics in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article is about the musical composition. ... It Wont Be Soon Before Long is Maroon 5s second studio album, released on May 22, 2007. ...

Other work

In 2004, Maroon 5 received a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Grammy for Best New Artist has been awarded since 1960. ...

In 2005, Levine featured on the Ying Yang Twins song "Live Again" and later appeared on Kanye West's Late Registration album, on the third single, "Heard 'Em Say". He is also featured in the song "Wild Horses" on Alicia Keys' third album Alicia Keys: MTV Unplugged. The Ying Yang Twins are an Atlanta-based crunk rap duo consisting of Kaine (born Eric Jackson on December 16, 1978) and D-Roc (born Deongelo Holmes on February 23, 1979). ... Kanye Omari West (pronounced /kɑnjɛj/) (born June 8, 1977) is an American record producer and rapper who rose to fame in the mid 2000s. ... Singles from Late Registration Released: July 4, 2005 Released: October 10, 2005 Released: December 20, 2005 Released: April 24, 2006 Released: June, 2006 Late Registration is the second major label album release from Roc-A-Fella hip hop artist and producer Kanye West. ... Heard Em Say is a song written and produced by American hip hop musician Kanye West for his second album, Late Registration. ... Sticky Fingers track listing Alternate covers [[Image:|Picture of the U.S. 7-inch 45 record|200px]] Picture of the U.S. 7-inch 45 record For other uses, see Wild Horses (disambiguation). ... Alexis is Alicias #1 fan. ... Unplugged is a live album by American R&B/soul singer and pianist Alicia Keys. ...

In 2006, he also co-wrote the track "Say It Again" on Natasha Bedingfield's album N.B.. He also performed the background vocals on this song. Natasha Anne Bedingfield (born 26 November 1981) is an English singer and songwriter who debuted in the 1990s as a member of the Christian dance/electronic group The DNA Algorithm with her siblings Daniel Bedingfield and Nikola Rachelle. ... N.B. is the second album by English pop singer Natasha Bedingfield. ...

In 2007, he appeared on the 33rd season premiere of Saturday Night Live in an SNL Digital Short called Iran So Far with Andy Samberg, Fred Armisen and Jake Gyllenhaal. Levine played himself while singing a humorous verse of a "love song" for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. SNL redirects here. ... SNL Digital Shorts are short video segments created for airing on Saturday Night Live that premiered during the 2005-6 season. ... The opening title that appears before most shorts. ... Andy Samberg (born August 18, 1978) is an Emmy-winning American stand-up comic, songwriter, and member of comedy group The Lonely Island. ... Fred Armisen (born December 4, 1966) is an American musician, comedian, and actor, known for his work as a castmember on Saturday Night Live. ... Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal[1] (born December 19, 1980) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor. ...  [1] (born October 28, 1956)[2] is the sixth and current President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. ...

References

1. ^ Soylent Communications (2007). "Adam Levine" nndb.com {accessed February 27, 2007)
2. ^ ^{a b} Amy Lyons (2005). "Idol chatter, rock frontman mark store opening" studiocitysun.com {accessed February 27, 2007)
3. ^ Nate Bloom (2004). "Jews on the Big Screen" JVibe.com {accessed April 26, 2006)

External links

• Maroon 5 performance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno
• y’know - interviews with the famous. C.B.Liddell (2008-02-10).