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Stuart Leslie Goddard, better known as his stage name, Adam Ant, is a singer songwriter who led his band to success, scoring 10 UK top ten hits at the beginning of the 1980s, three of which were number 1s.

Adam and the Ants were a huge force of nature throughout the music world, founded in May 1977, fronted by Adam Ant himself. They were at the frontline of the post-punk era, and made their radio debut on the John Peel show on January 23rd 1978. It was around this time that they would tour extensively, usually alongside Siouxsie and the Banshees. The band became quite unpopular with a lot of the press with their controversial lyrics, but they soldiered on, until the release of “Dirk Wears White Sox” released on October 30th 1979, making it to number 16 in the UK Albums Chart, and become a gold record.

It was the following year however that the band released the album “Kings of the Wild Frontier” which shot up the charts right to number one, and also charted in the US, Sweden, New Zealand and Australia, eventually being certified Platinum. The album produced the hits, “Dog Eat Dog” which went to number 4 in the UK Singles Chart, and “Antmusic” which went to number 2, whilst making it to number 1 in Australia. They also re-released the title track as a single the following year, and earned themselves another number 2 single.

It paved the way for Adam and the Ants to release “Prince Charming”, a huge album that also became a Platinum record, and produced the title track of course which went to number 1 and the song “Stand and Deliver”, earning the band consecutive number 1 hits. Also from the album was the single “Ant Rap” which went to number 3. After yet another international tour, the band was back into the studio, working on an album called “Friend or Foe” which was later released in October 1982. It went to number 5 in the UK Album charts and was certified Gold. It produced the number one single “Goody Two Shoes” and the number 9 single “Friend or Foe”.

Between the albums “Strip” released on November 1983 and “Wonderful” released on March 7th 1995, the bands success whilst remaining consistent, dropped to charting around the number 20 mark.

On January 21st 2013, they released “Adam Ant Is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner’s Daughter”. The album peaked at number 25.

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Adam Ant, well, you may not like him now, but you will! Not too sure about your reasoning behind seeing him play? Thinking to yourself, wasn't he a "girl thing?" Well, I think the girls have done a good job protecting him like a cocooned butterfly waiting to emerge into the light of day. But he's definitely no pretty fly!

He's a hardworking, dedicated rocket with punk roots! But no labels please! Being a person who demands to be entertained fully, and in all areas of life, I have obviously found my fix with the Ant. Adam refuses to leave behind a bored crowd! Pure energy and at the pinnacle of success, you would never think that this close to 60 year old was anything less then a 35 year old man!

I have never thought "pop" with Adam Ant, but some do, because of the mainstream attempt to box him up! But, he escaped and with some hit and misses we have all learned a lesson, it's not about the charts! It's about personal lust and enjoyment of music!

The man rocks and rolls! Screams, sweats, works you up, then drags you around for some more! Charming, slightly a smart ass, witty, and very sexual... undertones of course! I wouldn't want to be anywhere else but at the foot of the stage being purely stimulated, visually, time wise physically, mentally and with songs that span over decades!

If you miss Adam Ant, you have missed out on part of history, that you will never get a chance to blend with! I am proud to have been an AntWarrior from the get go! And trust me, it's not so easy a title to hold, but I will forever love and support a man who's desire is to purely entertain! Every show is unlike the other with the exception..."You will always ROCK!!!" .......And meet a lot of girls all fired up! See you there! Wink!

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This the third Adam Ant concert in row I’ve been blessed to

Have gone too,and I tell you that I’m totally amazed an blown away all three times I have seen him. He is truly,

Amazing talented and full of energy like I’ve never seen,

I don’t know how he does it but god bless him.

He looks and sounds better then ever,and I would like

To give a shoutout also to his talented band they are

Truly awesome.and this time around I saw Adam Ant in

Asbury Park the Paramount theater. And I took my husband to see Adam Ant concert and as much fun we had

Last night,we both were sad because I was going to surprise my younger son with tickets to see the concert,only because I was trying to inspire him by telling him that Adam Ant himself has had depression issues like him and that Adam himself said that with the right doctors, therapist , medications and most importantly family he could have a life like Adam Ant,you see my son was a

Accomplish self taught musician From the age of 7yrs.

But passed away before I surprise with tickets to see,

Adam Ant,so we as his parents still went to the concert

In my son Trevor ‘s memory. So I hope someone lets

Adam Ant know this. That he transportation to all .

Yours truly Barbara write a loyal and fan forever.

There is no doubt that Stuart Leslie Goddard will forever remain an icon of the UK's music scene in the 80s. Better known by his eccentric stage persona of Adam Ant, he did not only enjoy commercial success but he also created a tour that was revered globally and took him and a slick live band to all corners of the earth to reach fanbases that can only be described as cult.

Although his original band Adam & the Ants shortly demised after their early fame, Adam quickly went on to record solo albums and singles of equal success in the UK. The nation has always held Adam in high acclaim so he has barely been off the road in his three decade spanning career as the fans continually pack out venues to see the ageing musician. The music may be getting more and more mature yet there is still a charming touch of eccentricity in the costumes and the set this evening as Goddard pulls out covers of 'Cartrouble' and 'Prince Charming' for the crowds which inevitably leads to huge roars of approval. The man simply loves being onstage and shows no sign of slowing his schedule anytime soon.

I have been a devoted fan of Adam Ant since 13 years old. I am now 50. A year and half ago was my first time seeing him at the Observatory in Santa Ana. it was great after all these years to finally see my child hood Idol. when I heard he was coming back to do an A and B side version concert, I jumped right on it. I must say he was much better this time around. 63 years young, 25 song set, and was pitch perfect on them all. He did much of his older tunes to my delight, and words cannot describe what I was watching. Still looks great and by far one of the best shows I have ever seen. Please come back to the states again real soon Adam Ant. Your Number 1 fan will be waiting.

Absolutely brilliant. Adam was on for nearly two hours and didn’t stop for the whole time. He wasn’t very chatty but instead let his music do the talking.

He kicked off the show playing the entire Friend or Foe album replacing the brass sections with some excellent rock guitar. After this Adam launched into a mix of his popular hits with maybe some of his favourite songs which were better known by his ardent fans featuring album tracks from Dirk Wears White Sox and Kings of the Wild Frontier to some great versions of some of Adam’s early songs, better known as B-sides in the heyday of vinyl.

An absolutely compelling performance by a true entertainer.

Fantastic!! This was my first Adam Ant gig and he was incredible, better than I'd expected. The only downside was I think the venue was to small for the amount of people attended, therefore somewhere like the 02 Academy would have been ideal, anyway still awesome. I did like the fact that there was a bar and grill attached to the Arts Club which is where we started off and then just walked back through after the gig to finish off the night, which was excellent. I would definitely go to see him again, I also like the no messing booking of the show with songkick, I opted for the ecomms method.

Again was a fantastic night. Thank you,xx

(Re: Nottingham, UK Anthems final show.) I'll get a little philosophical. I believe our essence/who we are doesn't change with age, appearance, etc.; Adam's comes through so purely while he's on stage it's almost as though his audience can get to know him (at least some facets anyway) just by watching him. Triumphant passion there. Loads of fun, too. His band, too, they're so intense & passionate about what & how they're playing. Super tight. I enjoyed the selection - haven't heard a few of the songs live ever til last night. He has such a nice voice, as do the guys backing up. His music resonates right to the gut. :) Excellent concert.

Glam Skanks was the opening act. They were so AWESOME! When Adam came on stage, I was so glad to see he hasn't lost his spark. He and his band (with 2 drum kits) played music from his album "Friend or Foe", as well as all his hits. They also played music from "Ant Songs", stemming from his time with Adam and The Ants. Everyone was on their feet for the entire 2 1/2+ hour treat. It was raucous, loud, hot and transported everyone back to The Post-Punk Era. I was delighted that Adam Ant has not lost his voice, his look, his energy or his edge. I would 100% love to see him again.

Amazing performance by an amazing artist and his very talented band at Celebrity Theatre. Adam was very animated - dancing, smiling, chatting. The band on point as always. This was my third time seeing Adam on his Anthems Tour and every show seems to be even better than the last. It was a very triumphant return for Adam who hasn't played Phoenix since 1995. Adam is a visionary and a true punk pioneer. And the excellent musicians in his current band - Will, Joe, Jola, Andy & A P Leach - execute Adam's songs with perfection. Adam Ant remains on the top of his game!

Adam Ant was absolutely amazing at the Merriam Theater in Philly on 9/20/19. His vocals were steller and his band was tight and spot on. He had two drummers that were amazing to watch. The drums have always been my favorite part of the Adam Ant style. The two guitarists were incredible. The bassist was impeccable and joined in on the drumming which was super cool. Adam looked sharp and is still one sexy daddy-o! He was engaging and wonderful to watch. Such a great night!

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Legendary Pop Icon Adam Ant Announces 2024 American Tour

• December 8, 2023
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LEGENDARY POP ICON ADAM ANT ANNOUNCES FIRST U.S. TOUR IN FIVE YEARS 

ANTMUSIC 2024 KICKS OFF MARCH 21ST IN ST LOUIS, MO 

THE ENGLISH BEAT TO SUPPORT

Adam Ant is pleased to announce his ANTMUSIC 2024 U.S. tour, which commences March 21st in St. Louis, MO. The English Beat will be supporting on all of the dates.

In the mid-seventies, Adam Ant joined the band Bazooka Joe as a bassist; they played pubs and colleges around London. On one decisive night in November 1975, Adam saw The Sex Pistols playing their first-ever show, supporting Bazooka Joe. The explosive punk band inspired Adam to start something new. He formed The Ants and began performing around London, landing a residency at the legendary Marquee Club. 

In 1979, Adam and the Ants released their debut album,  Dirk Wears White Søx , which immediately topped the independant charts. Adam hired the former Sex Pistols manager  Malcolm McLaren  who suggested a more accessible and pop-oriented, rhythmic variation on punk that inspired a new album,  Kings of the Wild Frontier . Released in 1980, it became a worldwide hit, topping the British charts for twelve weeks.* But it was a ferocious ferocious debut performance on  Top of the Pops  that set fire to the phenomenon. With ‘Antmania’ in full force, Adam received the  Brit Award  for Best British Album.* 

Stand and Deliver,  released in 1981 ,  was another chart-topper, and remained in the top spot for five weeks becoming his most successful single, and winning him the prestigious  Ivor Novello Award  for songwriting. His follow-up record,  Prince  Charming , went straight to number one, This honor coincided with Adam becoming the first VJ on the brand new 24-hour music video channel, MTV.

Adam’s solo career started with the album,  Friend or Foe. which had   three top twenty hits in the Billboard Top 100. “Goody Two Shoes'” was also number one in the UK and Australia. After being voted  Sexiest Man Alive  by the viewers of MTV, he celebrated this success in the USA with a  Best New Artist GRAMMY nomination.

In 1983, he appeared on NBC Television Network’s ‘Motown 25 Special’, alongside Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. He release his second solo album,  Strip  which was followed by another solo effort,  Vive Le Rock , recorded with legendary producer, Tony Visconti. This led to a memorable performance of the title track at  Live Aid .

Taking a break from the music business, Adam emerged as an actor, first appearing in theatrical productions then in numerous films that included  Nomads, Junk , and  Slam Dance!, followed by a string of television shows;  La Femme Nikita, Northern Exposure, The Equalizer, and SledgeHammer!  In the 1990s, Adam split his time between acting and music, returning to the studio to record  Manners and   Physique,  which produced  the  Top Ten U.K. hit,  “Room at the Top”. In 1994, Adam recorded his next album,  Wonderful , at London’s famous Abbey Road studios, the Beatles fabled studio.

It would be twelve years before he would play live again, with an acoustic show, in 2007 at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London, where he read extracts from  Stand and Deliver , his recently released brilliant autobiography.

In 2008, Adam was presented with the  Q Music Icon Award , placing him alongside fellow recipients Paul McCartney and Bryan Ferry. In 2011, Adam performed at Hard Rock Calling in London’s Hyde Park. After several successful tours of the US, Europe, and Australia, Adam released his first album in 16 years:  Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner’s Daughter. 

In 2014, at the Hammersmith Apollo, Adam performed the entire album,  Dirk Wears White Søx  and released   a DVD of the show. Adam finished off 2015 working on the remastered anniversary release of his iconic LP,  Kings of the Wild Frontier . With the album back in the charts, the sold-out tour that accompanied it found Adam playing the classic and now iconic album, in sequence, to over 30,000 people. Never one to sit idle, in 2017, Adam toured the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, performing the  Kings of the Wild Frontier  album to great acclaim, followed in 2018 with the ANTHEMS Tour, and in 2019, he returned to the U.S. to perform the  Friend or Foe  album in its entirety. After the global pandemic, Adam embarked on the ANTICS U.K. tour for the Summer of 2022.

Adam Ant is instantly recognized and admired by millions of people around the world. Wherever he performs, there is something personal and unique about his presence that commands attention and respect.

ANT FACTS: Winner of the 1st BRIT Award 2 Ivor Novello Awards Q Icon Award Grammy Nominee MTV Sexiest Man Alive  22 Hit Singles  8 Singles in the top 40 at one time . . . more than The Beatles !!

TOUR DATES Mar 21—-St Louis, MO———-The Pageant Mar 22—-Kansas City, MO—–Uptown Theater Mar 23—-Minneapolis, MN—–Uptown Theater Minneapolis Mar 25—-Milwaukee, WI——–The Pabst Theater Mar 26—-Chicago, IL————-Auditorium Theater Mar 27—-Indianapolis, IN——- Egyptian Room at Old National Center Mar 29—-Detroit, MI————–Masonic Temple Theater Mar 30—-Akron, OH————–Goodyear Theater Apr 1——Boston, MA————-The Wilbur Apr 2——Derry, NH—————Tupelo Music Hall Apr 3——New Brunswick, NJ–State Theatre New Jersey Apr 5——Patchogue, NY——–The Patchogue Theater Apr 6——Mashantucket, CT—-Foxwoods Resort Casino Apr 7——New York, NY———-Palladium Times Square Apr 9——Glenside, PA———–Keswick Theater Apr 10—-Wash, DC—————Warner Theater Apr 12—-Durham, NC————DPAC Apr 13—-Pelham, TN————The Caverns Apr 14—-Atlanta. GA————-The Eastern Apr 16—-Dallas, TX—————Majestic Theater Apr 17—-San Antonio, TX——-Charlene McCombs Empire Theater Apr 19—-New Orleans, LA——The Fillmore Apr 20—-Houston, TX————Bayou Music Center Apr 21—-Austin, TX—————ACL Live at the Moody Theater Apr 23—-Oklahoma City, OK—Tower Theater Apr 24—-Albuquerque, NM—–Revel Apr 26—-Las Vegas, NV———Event Lawn at Virgin Hotel Las Vegas May 2—–Seattle, WA————-Neptune Theater May 3—–Salem, OR————–Elsinore Theater May 5—–Salt Lake City, UT—–Eccles Theater May 6—–Denver, CO————-Paramount Theater May 8—–Colorado Springs, CO–PIkes Peak Center May 10—Phoenix, AZ————- Celebrity Theater May 11—Pasadena, CA———–Cruel World Festival

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ADAM ANT Announces Dates For ‘ANTMUSIC 2024’ U.S. Tour

Adam Ant has announced his ANTMUSIC 2024 U.S. tour , which commences March 21st in St. Louis, MO. The English Beat will be supporting on all of the dates.

ADAM ANT 2024 TOUR DATES Mar 21 – St Louis, MO – The Pageant Mar 22 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater Mar 23 – Minneapolis, MN – Uptown Theater Minneapolis Mar 25 – Milwaukee, WI – The Pabst Theater Mar 26 – Chicago, IL – Auditorium Theater Mar 27 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Center Mar 29 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theater Mar 30 – Akron, OH – Goodyear Theater Apr 1 – Boston, MA – The Wilbur Apr 2 – Derry, NH – Tupelo Music Hall Apr 3 – New Brunswick, NJ – State Theatre New Jersey Apr 5 – Patchogue, NY – The Patchogue Theater Apr 6 – Mashantucket, CT – Foxwoods Resort Casino Apr 7 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square Apr 9 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theater Apr 10 – Wash, DC – Warner Theater Apr 12 – Durham, NC – DPAC Apr 13 – Pelham, TN – The Caverns Apr 14 – Atlanta. GA – The Eastern Apr 16 – Dallas, TX – Majestic Theater Apr 17 – San Antonio, TX – Charlene McCombs Empire Theater Apr 19 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore Apr 20 –  Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center Apr 21 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater Apr 23 – Oklahoma City, OK – Tower Theater Apr 24 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel Apr 26 – Las Vegas, NV – Event Lawn at Virgin Hotel Las Vegas May 2 – Seattle, WA – Neptune Theater May 3 – Salem, OR – Elsinore Theater May 5 – Salt Lake City, UT – Eccles Theater May 6 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theater May 8 – Colorado Springs, CO – PIkes Peak Center May 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theater May 11 – Pasadena, CA – Cruel World Festival

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In the mid-seventies, Adam Ant joined the band Bazooka Joe as a bassist; they played pubs and colleges around London. On one decisive night in November 1975, Adam saw The Sex Pistols playing their first-ever show, supporting Bazooka Joe. The explosive punk band inspired Adam to start something new. He formed The Ants and began performing around London, landing a residency at the legendary Marquee Club.

In 1979, Adam and the Ants released their debut album, Dirk Wears White Søx , which immediately topped the independant charts. Adam hired the former Sex Pistols manager  Malcolm McLaren who suggested a more accessible and pop-oriented, rhythmic variation on punk that inspired a new album,  Kings of the Wild Frontier . Released in 1980, it became a worldwide hit, topping the British charts for twelve weeks.* But it was a ferocious ferocious debut performance on Top of the Pops that set fire to the phenomenon. With ‘Antmania’ in full force, Adam received the Brit Award for Best British Album.*

Stand and Deliver, released in 1981 ,  was another chart-topper, and remained in the top spot for five weeks becoming his most successful single, and winning him the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for songwriting. His follow-up record, Prince  Charming , went straight to number one, This honor coincided with Adam becoming the first VJ on the brand new 24-hour music video channel, MTV.

Adam’s solo career started with the album, Friend or Foe. which had   three top twenty hits in the Billboard Top 100. “Goody Two Shoes'” was also number one in the UK and Australia. After being voted  Sexiest Man Alive  by the viewers of MTV, he celebrated this success in the USA with a Best New Artist GRAMMY nomination.

In 1983, he appeared on NBC Television Network’s ‘Motown 25 Special’, alongside Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. He release his second solo album,  Strip  which was followed by another solo effort,  Vive Le Rock , recorded with legendary producer, Tony Visconti. This led to a memorable performance of the title track at Live Aid .

Taking a break from the music business, Adam emerged as an actor, first appearing in theatrical productions then in numerous films that included  Nomads, Junk , and Slam Dance!, followed by a string of television shows;  La Femme Nikita, Northern Exposure, The Equalizer, and SledgeHammer!  In the 1990s, Adam split his time between acting and music, returning to the studio to record  Manners and Physique, which produced  the  Top Ten U.K. hit,  “Room at the Top”. In 1994, Adam recorded his next album, Wonderful , at London’s famous Abbey Road studios, the Beatles fabled studio.

It would be twelve years before he would play live again, with an acoustic show, in 2007 at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London, where he read extracts from Stand and Deliver , his recently released brilliant autobiography.

In 2008, Adam was presented with the Q Music Icon Award , placing him alongside fellow recipients Paul McCartney and Bryan Ferry. In 2011, Adam performed at Hard Rock Calling in London’s Hyde Park. After several successful tours of the US, Europe, and Australia, Adam released his first album in 16 years: Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner’s Daughter. 

In 2014, at the Hammersmith Apollo, Adam performed the entire album,  Dirk Wears White Søx  and released   a DVD of the show. Adam finished off 2015 working on the remastered anniversary release of his iconic LP,  Kings of the Wild Frontier . With the album back in the charts, the sold-out tour that accompanied it found Adam playing the classic and now iconic album, in sequence, to over 30,000 people. Never one to sit idle, in 2017, Adam toured the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, performing the  Kings of the Wild Frontier  album to great acclaim, followed in 2018 with the ANTHEMS Tour, and in 2019, he returned to the U.S. to perform the  Friend or Foe  album in its entirety. After the global pandemic, Adam embarked on the ANTICS U.K. tour for the Summer of 2022.

Adam Ant is instantly recognized and admired by millions of people around the world. Wherever he performs, there is something personal and unique about his presence that commands attention and respect.

ANT FACTS: Winner of the 1st BRIT Award 2 Ivor Novello Awards Q Icon Award Grammy Nominee MTV Sexiest Man Alive 22 Hit Singles 8 Singles in the top 40 at one time . . . more than The Beatles !!

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Legendary 80s Pop Icon Adam Ant Announces 2024 American Tour

Adam Ant is pleased to announce his ANTMUSIC 2024 U.S. tour, which commences March 21st in St. Louis, MO. The English Beat will be supporting on all of the dates. In the mid-seventies, Adam Ant joined the band Bazooka Joe as a bassist; they played pubs and colleges around London. On one decisive night in November 1975, Adam saw The Sex Pistols playing their first-ever show, supporting Bazooka Joe. The explosive punk band inspired Adam to start something new. He formed The Ants and began performing around London, landing a residency at the legendary Marquee Club.  In 1979, Adam and the Ants released their debut album, Dirk Wears White Søx , which immediately topped the independant charts. Adam hired the former Sex Pistols manager  Malcolm McLaren who suggested a more accessible and pop-oriented, rhythmic variation on punk that inspired a new album,  Kings of the Wild Frontier . Released in 1980, it became a worldwide hit, topping the British charts for twelve weeks.* But it was a ferocious ferocious debut performance on Top of the Pops that set fire to the phenomenon. With ‘Antmania’ in full force, Adam received the Brit Award for Best British Album.*  Stand and Deliver, released in 1981 ,  was another chart-topper, and remained in the top spot for five weeks becoming his most successful single, and winning him the prestigious Ivor Novello Award for songwriting. His follow-up record, Prince Charming , went straight to number one, This honor coincided with Adam becoming the first VJ on the brand new 24-hour music video channel, MTV. Adam’s solo career started with the album, Friend or Foe. which had   three top twenty hits in the Billboard Top 100. “Goody Two Shoes'” was also number one in the UK and Australia. After being voted  Sexiest Man Alive  by the viewers of MTV, he celebrated this success in the USA with a Best New Artist GRAMMY nomination. In 1983, he appeared on NBC Television Network’s ‘Motown 25 Special’, alongside Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. He release his second solo album,  Strip  which was followed by another solo effort,  Vive Le Rock , recorded with legendary producer, Tony Visconti. This led to a memorable performance of the title track at Live Aid . Taking a break from the music business, Adam emerged as an actor, first appearing in theatrical productions then in numerous films that included  Nomads, Junk , and Slam Dance!, followed by a string of television shows;  La Femme Nikita, Northern Exposure, The Equalizer, and SledgeHammer!  In the 1990s, Adam split his time between acting and music, returning to the studio to record  Manners and Physique, which produced  the  Top Ten U.K. hit,  “Room at the Top”. In 1994, Adam recorded his next album, Wonderful , at London’s famous Abbey Road studios, the Beatles fabled studio. It would be twelve years before he would play live again, with an acoustic show, in 2007 at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London, where he read extracts from Stand and Deliver , his recently released brilliant autobiography. In 2008, Adam was presented with the Q Music Icon Award , placing him alongside fellow recipients Paul McCartney and Bryan Ferry. In 2011, Adam performed at Hard Rock Calling in London’s Hyde Park. After several successful tours of the US, Europe, and Australia, Adam released his first album in 16 years: Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner’s Daughter.  In 2014, at the Hammersmith Apollo, Adam performed the entire album,  Dirk Wears White Søx  and released   a DVD of the show. Adam finished off 2015 working on the remastered anniversary release of his iconic LP,  Kings of the Wild Frontier . With the album back in the charts, the sold-out tour that accompanied it found Adam playing the classic and now iconic album, in sequence, to over 30,000 people. Never one to sit idle, in 2017, Adam toured the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, performing the  Kings of the Wild Frontier  album to great acclaim, followed in 2018 with the ANTHEMS Tour, and in 2019, he returned to the U.S. to perform the  Friend or Foe  album in its entirety. After the global pandemic, Adam embarked on the ANTICS U.K. tour for the Summer of 2022. Adam Ant is instantly recognized and admired by millions of people around the world. Wherever he performs, there is something personal and unique about his presence that commands attention and respect. ANT FACTS: Winner of the 1st BRIT Award 2 Ivor Novello Awards Q Icon Award Grammy Nominee MTV Sexiest Man Alive  22 Hit Singles  8 Singles in the top 40 at one time . . . more than The Beatles !!

TOUR DATES Mar 21—-St Louis, MO———-The Pageant Mar 22—-Kansas City, MO—–Uptown Theater Mar 23—-Minneapolis, MN—–Uptown Theater Minneapolis Mar 25—-Milwaukee, WI——–The Pabst Theater Mar 26—-Chicago, IL————-Auditorium Theater Mar 27—-Indianapolis, IN——- Egyptian Room at Old National Center Mar 29—-Detroit, MI————–Masonic Temple Theater Mar 30—-Akron, OH————–Goodyear Theater Apr 1——Boston, MA————-The Wilbur Apr 2——Derry, NH—————Tupelo Music Hall Apr 3——New Brunswick, NJ–State Theatre New Jersey Apr 5——Patchogue, NY——–The Patchogue Theater Apr 6——Mashantucket, CT—-Foxwoods Resort Casino Apr 7——New York, NY———-Palladium Times Square Apr 9——Glenside, PA———–Keswick Theater Apr 10—-Wash, DC—————Warner Theater Apr 12—-Durham, NC————DPAC Apr 13—-Pelham, TN————The Caverns Apr 14—-Atlanta. GA————-The Eastern Apr 16—-Dallas, TX—————Majestic Theater Apr 17—-San Antonio, TX——-Charlene McCombs Empire Theater Apr 19—-New Orleans, LA——The Fillmore Apr 20—-Houston, TX————Bayou Music Center Apr 21—-Austin, TX—————ACL Live at the Moody Theater Apr 23—-Oklahoma City, OK—Tower Theater Apr 24—-Albuquerque, NM—–Revel Apr 26—-Las Vegas, NV———Event Lawn at Virgin Hotel Las Vegas May 2—–Seattle, WA————-Neptune Theater May 3—–Salem, OR————–Elsinore Theater May 5—–Salt Lake City, UT—–Eccles Theater May 6—–Denver, CO————-Paramount Theater May 8—–Colorado Springs, CO–PIkes Peak Center May 10—Phoenix, AZ————- Celebrity Theater May 11—Pasadena, CA———–Cruel World Festival

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It was on a Thursday night, 16th October 1980, when millions of living rooms across the UK, were set on fire by a blazing TV performance by Adam and the Ants.  After 3 ferocious, minutes of ‘Dog Eat Dog’, on the weekly music show, Top of the Pops, the phenomenon rapidly began and they would go on to dominate the charts with extraordinary success. 

But this was no ‘overnight success’, Adam Ant had been working hard behind the warpaint and feathers for his moment. The journey had started at Hornsey College of Art, where Adam had teamed up with some college friends to form the band Bazooka Joe. With Adam on bass guitar, they played the pubs and colleges around London and it was on a night in November 1975 that he saw a group that was to change his life forever.

The Sex Pistols played their first ever gig, supporting Bazooka Joe, at St Martins College of Art and the explosive punk band inspired Adam to start something new.  He formed The Ants and performed live repeatedly at many venues including the Vortex and The Roxy before getting a Thursday night residency at the famous Marquee club in London.  The band built a huge cult following despite being unpopular with the established music press, and in 1979 they released their debut album, Dirk Wears White Søx , which topped the independent chart on release. It has been said that if Adam and the Ants had appeared on television at this time, then they would have ‘made it’ but the moderate success made the rest of the band despondent and in early 1980, the Ants left Adam, after an offer to work with the former Sex Pistols manager, Malcolm McLaren.

With a new sense of freedom and clarity, Adam immediately put his ideas for a new ‘warrior’ sound into practice and within months had put together a fresh band that included two drummers.

The new band signed a major label deal and recorded the album ‘Kings of the Wild Frontier’. Released in November 1980 it became a worldwide hit, spending 12 weeks at number 1. The singles, ‘Kings of the Wild Frontier’ and ‘Antmusic’ both hit number 2 in the UK chart and ‘Dog Eat Dog’ reached number 4. “Antmania” swept the nation and after winning the Brit Award for ‘Best British Album’, Adam Ant became one of the most publicised faces in Britain.

In May 1981, ‘Stand and Deliver’ hit the number 1 spot and stayed there for 5 weeks, and became his most successful single, winning him the prestigious Ivor Novello Award For Songwriting. On it’s release, the follow up album and single ‘Prince Charming’ went straight to number one and a further 12 singles went top 30, at one point, Adam had 8 singles in the top 40. . . in one week!

He became the first VJ (video jockey) on MTV and at a time when videos were the most popular way to promote music, Adam’s charismatic performances in some of the most lavish visuals of the period paved the way for his acting career.

His first solo album, ‘Friend or Foe’ continued his success in the USA, delivering 3 top twenty hits on the Billboard Top 100. ‘Goody Two Shoes’ was also a number 1 in both the UK and Australia and after being voted ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ by the viewers of MTV, he celebrated this success in the USA with a ‘Best New Artist’ Grammy nomination.

In 1983 he appeared on NBC Television Network’s ‘Motown 25 Special’, alongside Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. The second solo album ‘Strip’ produced the top 5 UK hit ‘Puss ‘n Boots’ but the follow-up single ‘Strip’ and the sexy spectacular video was banned by the BBC.

While recording his third solo album ‘Vive Le Rock’ with legendary producer, Tony Visconti, Adam set out on an acting career by appearing in a theatre production of Joe Orton’s ‘Entertaining Mr Sloane’ at The Royal Exchange in Manchester.

In 1985 Adam performed ‘Vive Le Rock’ at Live Aid and spent the next few years concentrating solely on acting in a string of films including Nomads, Junk and Slam Dance! as well as appearing in several US TV shows such as La Femme Nikita, Northern Exposure, The Equalizer and Sledge Hammer! 

During the 1990’s, Adam again, split his time between acting and music, returning to the studio to record and release the album ‘Manners and Physique’ in 1990 which included the UK top 20 hit, ‘Room at the Top’. The follow up album, ‘Persuasion’ remains in limbo without an official release to this day, but in 1994 Adam recorded his next album, ‘Wonderful’ in London’s famous Abbey Road studios. Released the following year, the album, along with ‘Wonderful’ the single and the follow up ‘Gotta Be A Sin’ were accompanied by successful tours of the UK and USA.

It would be twelve years before he would play live again, with an acoustic show, in 2007, at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London, where he read extracts from ‘Stand and Deliver’ his recently released autobiography.

In 2008, Adam was presented with the ‘Q Music Icon Award’ placing him alongside fellow recipients Paul McCartney and Bryan Ferry. This rekindled recognition resulted in a series of low key gigs in 2010 which enabled him to select a new band and to perform several sell-out shows in London.

In 2011, Adam performed at the Hard Rock Calling in London’s Hyde Park and over the year continued playing live to over 250,000 people.  After 2 successful tours the USA, mainland Europe and Australia, Adam released his first album for 16 years: Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner’s Daughter.

2014 saw Adam return to his roots to perform the Dirk Wears White Søx album at a sellout show at Hammersmith Apollo, along with 2 live performances for Record Store Day in London that afternoon. This coincided with the release of a limited edition white vinyl of the Dirk album.

Adam then closed the year with 4 more performances at Islington’s Assembly Hall.

Due to public demand Adam toured the Dirk album early in 2015 at a series of intimate concerts around the country to much critical acclaim with several of the venues selling out within minutes.

A DVD of the 2014 Apollo show was made available and Adam finished off 2015 working on the re-mastered anniversary release of his iconic Kings of the Wild Frontier album, which was released prior to Adam embarking on the Kings of the Wild Frontier Live 2016 tour throughout the UK.

With the LP back in the charts, the sold out tour had Adam playing the classic and now iconic album, in sequence, to over 30,000 people, which culminated at Brixton Academy in London in a true riotous Ant gathering with fans coming together from all around the world to be part of the spectacle.

Over the summer Adam took part in the Isle of Wight festival closely followed by 3 headlining slots at each of the Rewind festivals in Perth, Cheshire and Henley and he finished the year with a sold-out performance at the Roundhouse in London.

In 2016, Adam celebrated the 35 th anniversary of his landmark Kings of the Wild Frontier album with a reissued version of the album as a boxset on Sony Legacy UK followed by tours in the UK and North America where he played sold-out shows to more than 50,000 fans.

Now, in 2017, Adam is traveling the world by taking his Kings tour to Australia and New Zealand as well as embarking on ANTHEMS – The Singles tour in the UK and USA to play a collection of his best singles – from classic hits to B sides and rarities. 

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It was on a Thursday night, 16th October 1980, when millions of living rooms across the UK, were set on fire by a blazing TV performance by Adam and the Ants. After 3 ferocious, minutes of ‘Dog Eat Dog’, on the weekly music show, Top of the Pops, the phenomenon rapidly began and they would go on to dominate the charts with extraordinary success. But this was no ‘overnight success’, Adam Ant had been working hard behind the warpaint and feathers for his moment. The journey had started at Hornsey College of Art, where Adam had teamed up with some college friends to form the band Bazooka Joe. With Adam on bass guitar, they played the pubs and colleges around London and it was on a night in November 1975 that he saw a group that was to change his life forever.

The Sex Pistols played their first ever gig, supporting Bazooka Joe, at St Martins College of Art and the explosive punk band inspired Adam to start something new. He formed The Ants and performed live repeatedly at many venues including the Vortex and The Roxy before getting a Thursday night residency at the famous Marquee club in London....

The Sex Pistols played their first ever gig, supporting Bazooka Joe, at St Martins College of Art and the explosive punk band inspired Adam to start something new. He formed The Ants and performed live repeatedly at many venues including the Vortex and The Roxy before getting a Thursday night residency at the famous Marquee club in London. The band built a huge cult following despite being unpopular with the established music press, and in 1979 they released their debut album, Dirk Wears White Søx, which topped the independent chart on release. It has been said that if Adam and the Ants had appeared on television at this time, then they would have ‘made it’ but the moderate success made the rest of the band despondent and in early 1980, the Ants left Adam, after an offer to work with the former Sex Pistols manager, Malcolm McLaren.

With a new sense of freedom and clarity, Adam immediately put his ideas for a new ‘warrior’ sound into practice and within months had put together a fresh band that included two drummers. The new band signed a major label deal and recorded the album ‘Kings of the Wild Frontier’. Released in November 1980 it became a worldwide hit, spending 12 weeks at number 1. The singles, ‘Kings of the Wild Frontier’ and ‘Antmusic’ both hit number 2 in the UK chart and ‘Dog Eat Dog’ reached number 4. “Antmania” swept the nation and after winning the Brit Award for ‘Best British Album’, Adam Ant became one of the most publicised faces in Britain.

In May 1981, ‘Stand and Deliver’ hit the number 1 spot and stayed there for 5 weeks, and became his most successful single, winning him the prestigious Ivor Novello Award For Songwriting. On it’s release, the follow up album and single ‘Prince Charming’ went straight to number one and a further 12 singles went top 30, at one point, Adam had 8 singles in the top 40. . . in one week!

He became the first VJ (video jockey) on MTV and at a time when videos were the most popular way to promote music, Adam’s charismatic performances in some of the most lavish visuals of the period paved the way for his acting career. His first solo album, ‘Friend or Foe’ continued his success in the USA, delivering 3 top twenty hits on the Billboard Top 100. ‘Goody Two Shoes’ was also a number 1 in both the UK and Australia and after being voted ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ by the viewers of MTV, he celebrated this success in the USA with a ‘Best New Artist’ Grammy nomination. In 1983 he appeared on NBC Television Network’s ‘Motown 25 Special’, alongside Michael Jackson and Diana Ross. The second solo album ‘Strip’ produced the top 5 UK hit ‘Puss ‘n Boots’ but the follow-up single ‘Strip’ and the sexy spectacular video was banned by the BBC. While recording his third solo album ‘Vive Le Rock’ with legendary producer, Tony Visconti, Adam set out on an acting career by appearing in a theatre production of Joe Orton’s ‘Entertaining Mr Sloane’ at The Royal Exchange in Manchester.

In 1985 Adam performed ‘Vive Le Rock’ at Live Aid and spent the next few years concentrating solely on acting in a string of films including Nomads, Junk and Slam Dance! as well as appearing in several US TV shows such as La Femme Nikita, Northern Exposure, The Equalizer and Sledge Hammer! During the 1990’s, Adam again, split his time between acting and music, returning to the studio to record and release the album ‘Manners and Physique’ in 1990 which included the UK top 20 hit, ‘Room at the Top’. The follow up album, ‘Persuasion’ remains in limbo without an official release to this day, but in 1994 Adam recorded his next album, ‘Wonderful’ in London’s famous Abbey Road studios. Released the following year, the album, along with ‘Wonderful’ the single and the follow up ‘Gotta Be A Sin’ were accompanied by successful tours of the UK and USA. It would be twelve years before he would play live again, with an acoustic show, in 2007, at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London, where he read extracts from ‘Stand and Deliver’ his recently released autobiography. In 2008, Adam was presented with the ‘Q Music Icon Award’ placing him alongside fellow recipients Paul McCartney and Bryan Ferry. This rekindled recognition resulted in a series of low key gigs in 2010 which enabled him to select a new band and to perform several sell-out shows in London. In 2011, Adam performed at the Hard Rock Calling in London’s Hyde Park and over the year continued playing live to over 250,000 people. After 2 successful tours the USA, mainland Europe and Australia, Adam released his first album for 16 years: Adam Ant is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner’s Daughter.

2014 saw Adam return to his roots to perform the Dirk Wears White Søx album at a sellout show at Hammersmith Apollo, along with 2 live performances for Record Store Day in London that afternoon. This coincided with the release of a limited edition white vinyl of the Dirk album. Adam then closed the year with 4 more performances at Islington’s Assembly Hall. Due to public demand Adam toured the Dirk album early in 2015 at a series of intimate concerts around the country to much critical acclaim with several of the venues selling out within minutes. A DVD of the 2014 Apollo show was made available and Adam finished off 2015 working on the re-mastered anniversary release of his iconic Kings of the Wild Frontier album, which was released prior to Adam embarking on the Kings of the Wild Frontier Live 2016 tour throughout the UK. With the LP back in the charts, the sold out tour had Adam playing the classic and now iconic album, in sequence, to over 30,000 people, which culminated at Brixton Academy in London in a true riotous Ant gathering with fans coming together from all around the world to be part of the spectacle.

Over the summer of 2016 Adam took part in the Isle of Wight festival closely followed by 3 headlining slots at each of the Rewind festivals in Perth, Cheshire and Henley. After the phenomenal success of the Kings tour Adam returned to the Roundhouse venue in Camden for one additional sold out date, in his hometown, to finish off the year in a glorious celebration of style and jubilation. Adam is very pleased to announce his ANTMUSIC 2024 tour which will include dates in the UK and USA.

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Adam Ant: Antmusic 2024

Pop icon adam ant performs his classic chart-topping hits and personal favourites..

'I’m really looking forward to the thrills and spills of playing live, again . . there’s nothing like it!' – Adam Ant

Winner of the first Brit Award, two Ivor Novello Awards and MTV’s sexiest man alive, with 22 hit singles and 8 singles in the top 40 at one time - more than The Beatles!

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Exuberant. Bold. Classic pop-rock.

Charismatic pop icon Adam Ant returns to Gateshead as a part of his brand new tour: ANTMUSIC 2024.

Performing his classic chart-topping hits and personal favourites, Adam Ant will be appearing live across the UK throughout October and November 2024.

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Price : From £44

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‘i’m really looking forward to the thrills and spills of playing live, again . . there’s nothing like it’ adam ant, get to know the artist.

Adam Ant is a British artist who rose to fame as the lead singer of new wave band Adam and the Ants. The group have a number of UK top ten singles including ‘Dog Eat Dog’, ‘Prince Charming’ and of course, ‘Stand and Deliver’.

Ant’s subsequent solo career has been equally successful, with a mixture of pop and alternative songs including ‘Goody Two Shoes’, ‘Wonderful’ and more

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Adam Ant: The flamboyant icon of new wave

A s Adam Ant starts his 2024 tour , let's look at who this artist is: Adam Ant, born Stuart Leslie Goddard on November 3, 1954, is an English singer and musician who rose to prominence as the lead singer of the new wave band Adam and the Ants in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He later pursued a successful solo career. Adam Ant's music often combined elements of punk rock, post-punk, and new wave with catchy melodies and theatrical flair. His distinctive style, both musically and visually, made him a significant figure in the British music scene of the early 1980s.

Some of Adam Ant's most well-known songs include "Stand and Deliver," "Prince Charming," "Goody Two Shoes," and "Antmusic." His songs often featured prominent drum beats, catchy guitar riffs, and Adam Ant's charismatic vocal delivery. In addition to his musical career, Adam Ant is also known for his distinctive fashion sense, which often incorporated elements of pirate and military attire, as well as Native American influences. His bold and flamboyant style made him a fashion icon of the new wave era (like Boy George, but typically with far superior music, in my opinion).

Throughout his career, Adam Ant has experienced both critical acclaim and commercial success, with his song's drum beats being a huge part of his success. However, he also faced personal challenges, including struggles with mental health issues. Despite those challenges, he has continued to make music and perform, maintaining a dedicated fan base.

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Adam Ant remains an influential figure in the history of British music, known for his innovative sound, unique style, and impact on the new wave genre. Given his relatively ordinary origins, Adam Ant somewhat reflects the "Do It Yourself" principles commonly associated with punk rock , and, despite being assocoated primarily with new wave pop, the punk giants known as the Sex Pistols were among his key influences.

Friend or Foe (1982) reached number five on the UK Albums Chart and number 16 on the US Billboard Album Chart, and included the single "Goody Two Shoes." Though sometimes overlooked today, he had 10 UK top ten hits from 1980 to 1983, including three UK No. 1 singles. With new wave acts still going strong , they owe some of their success to Mr. Ant.

Also, maybe it's time to consider adding him (or Adam and the Ants) to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame .

This article was originally published on stairwayto11.com as Adam Ant: The flamboyant icon of new wave .

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