Adrian Young
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| Adrian Young | |
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Young performing with No Doubt at the Milwaukee Summerfest, July 2009.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Adrian Samuel Young |
| Born | 26 August 1969 Long Beach, California, United States |
| Genres | Rock, alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Associated acts | No Doubt, Maroon 5, The Vandals, Bow Wow Wow, Unwritten Law, Kelis, Dilana |
| Notable instruments | |
| Orange County Drum and Percussion | |
Adrian Samuel Young (born August 26, 1969) is an American drummer, mostly known as a member of the rock band No Doubt.
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Biography
When not performing, in the studio or touring, Young likes to spend his time out on the golf course, as he is an avid golf player.[1] He is a scratch golfer who is a much desired participant in celebrity golf tournaments such as the Michael Jordan Invitational, Alice Cooper Foundation Tournament and others. Young has participated in VH-1's Fairway to Heaven numerous times.
Personal life
On October 9, 1999, on the last night of the California Club Tour at The Fillmore in San Francisco, California, Adrian proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Nina Kent, on stage in front of the thousand-plus fans.[citation needed] On 16 January 2000, they were married.[citation needed] Kent gave birth to a son, Mason James Young, on 9 February 2002.[citation needed] On 4 May, 2010, at 8 months pregnant, Nina gave birth to their daughter, Ruby, who was delivered stillborn. Nina gave birth to another baby girl, Magnolia Renée, on 10 June 2011.[2]
Reunion with No Doubt
No Doubt announced on their official website that they would tour in the summer of 2009 with Paramore, The Sounds, Janelle Monáe, Bedouin Soundclash, Katy Perry, and Panic at the Disco. while finishing their upcoming album, which was set for release in 2010.[3][4] Tickets for the tour went on sale March 7, 2009.[5] As a special promotion for the tour, the band was giving away their entire music catalog free as a digital download with purchase of top tier seating.[6]
In 2009, No Doubt made an appearance on the television series Gossip Girl, playing a fictional band called "Snowed Out" in the episode "Valley Girls".[7] They performed their cover version of the Adam and the Ants song "Stand and Deliver".[8]
Drums
Adrian Young is a highly sought after studio drummer. He has recorded and/or performed with such acts as Bow Wow Wow, Scott Weiland, Dilana, Kelis, Maroon 5, Unwritten Law, The Vandals, Bing Ji Ling, and countless others.
Equipment
Young uses Orange County Drum and Percussion drums and Zildjian cymbals and drum sticks.
- Drums
- 22x18" Bass drum
- 13x7" Snare drum
- 10x7" Rack tom
- 12x9" Rack tom
- 16x16" Floor tom
- 14x6" Timbale
- Cymbals
- 14″ A Custom Hi-Hats
- 18″ A Custom Projection Crash
- 18″ A Custom Projection Crash
- 10″ A Custom Splash
- 21″ Avedis Rock Ride
- 18″ Oriental China
- Other
- Zildjian signature drum sticks
- Zildijan signature stick-bag
- Drum Workshop hardware
- Remo heads
Sources
References
- ↑ "No Doubt Drummer Young, Vandals' Escalante Go Golfing". MTV News. February 9, 1999. Retrieved December 30, 2006.
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- ↑ "2009 Tour". NoDoubt.com. 2008. Retrieved November 22, 2008.
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