RYAN ADAMS

BRIEF HISTORY…

Ryan Adams was born on November 5 th 1974 in Jacksonville, North Carolina and he began learning to play the electric guitar at the age of 14 and joined a band named Blank Label who didn’t stay together long. From there, Adams dropped out of school and started to perform with local bands and joined many bands throughout the years.

In 2000 Ryan Adams started his solo career with the album “Heartbreaker” and featured the talents of many other artists. The album was considered a critical success but sales were slow.

Adams was highly complimented on a record of his by Elton John which resulted in him becoming more known. He also became more known after doing a cover of the song Wonderwall and his songs are frequently used in tv shows and films.

Ryan Adams has always been on a minor record label and he creates numerous records per year. He has a representation of not being able to be pinned down and stereotyped as his image changes frequently to alternative, to country and even to piano ballads.

His solo career ended in 2004.

RECORD LABELS

All of the Record labels that Ryan Adams has been signed to have been independent.

Heartbreaker (2000 Album) released on Bloodshot Records - An independent record label specializing in indie rock, punk rock and alternative country.

Gold (2001 album), Demolition (2002), Rock ‘n’ roll (2003), Love is hell (2004), Cold roses (2005) Lost highway records

Orion (2010), III/IV (2010), Ashes & Fire (2011) – PAX AM

Bloodshot records

PAX AM

Lost highway records

Ryan Adams’ image frequently changes and he doesn’t usually promote himself however, in the early 2000s he made music videos for a few of his songs, such as New York, New York and he also did an advert for GAP.

Ever since Ryan Adams parted from Lost Highway records, he made a newer music video to promote himself.