Adam Ant

Born: Nov 3, 1954 in London, England

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Biography: One of the seminal figures of new wave, Adam Ant (born Stuart Leslie Goddard) had several distinct phases to his career. Initially, he explored a jagged, guitar-oriented post-punk with his group Adam and the Ants before giving way to a more pop-oriented, glam-tinged musical direction that brought him ...Read full biography

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Kings Of The Wild Frontier

Released: 1980

Label: EPIC

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Hooking up with Malcolm McLaren was a pivotal moment for Adam Ant, since the manager not only introduced Ant to the thundering, infectious Burundi drum beat that became his signature, he stole his band, ...Read full review

Dirk Wears White Sox [Bonus Tracks]

Released: 1979

Label: Sony Music Distribution

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The original Ants lineup released only one LP, Dirk Wears White Sox for Do It in 1979. The album finds a young Adam Ant exploring the sometimes-awkward fusion of punk, glam, and minimalist post-punk with ...Read full review

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