Adrian Young
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Adrian Samuel Young is the drummer
for the rock
band No Doubt
.
He began attending No Doubt's concerts after they formed in 1987, the same year he began playing the drums. In 1989, No Doubt announced that they were looking for a new drummer, and Young auditioned. At the audition, he lied saying that he had been playing for some time now.
Young is known among fans for his affinity for wearing a thong
, tutu
, or naked with a mohawk
during performances. He wears clown-type makeup onstage and can often be seen shirtless and in his thong in the band's music video
s. He is known as the jokester of the band and has been long considered the comic relief.
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. 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.
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. Young kneeled down on one knee, professed his love and asked her to smash his back doors in. On 16 January 2000, Young married his fiancée, Nina Kent. Kent gave birth to a son, Mason James Young on 9 February 2002. In May 2010, Young and his wife, Nina, gave birth to their daughter who was delivered stillborn. Nina gave birth to a baby girl called Magnolia Renée Young on 10 June 2011.
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. Tickets for the tour went on sale March 7, 2009. 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.
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
". They performed their cover version of the Adam and the Ants
song "Stand and Deliver
".
, Scott Weiland
, Dilana, Maroon 5
, Unwritten Law
, The Vandals
, Bing Ji Ling, and countless others.
drums and Zildjian cymbals and drum sticks.
Drums
Cymbals
Other
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
for the rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
band No Doubt
No Doubt
No Doubt is an American rock band from Anaheim, California that formed in 1986. The ska-pop sound of their first album No Doubt , failed to make an impact...
.
Biography
Young's parents were hippies. He has four brothers: Alex, Damian, Jeff and Aaron. His father is a teacher in Cypress CA and his stepmother, Jeanne, is currently suffering from ALS. Young is actively involved in raising money and awareness for the ALS Association of Orange County.He began attending No Doubt's concerts after they formed in 1987, the same year he began playing the drums. In 1989, No Doubt announced that they were looking for a new drummer, and Young auditioned. At the audition, he lied saying that he had been playing for some time now.
Young is known among fans for his affinity for wearing a thong
Thong (clothing)
The thong is a garment generally worn as either underwear or as a swimsuit in many industrialized societies around the world. It may also be worn for traditional ceremonies or competitions such as sumo wrestling...
, tutu
Ballet tutu
A tutu is a skirt worn as a costume in a ballet performance, often with attached bodice. It might be single layer, hanging down, or multiple layers starched and jutting out.There are several types of ballet tutu:...
, or naked with a mohawk
Mohawk hairstyle
The mohawk is a hairstyle in which, in the most common variety, both sides of the head are shaven, leaving a strip of noticeably longer hair...
during performances. He wears clown-type makeup onstage and can often be seen shirtless and in his thong in the band's music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
s. He is known as the jokester of the band and has been long considered the comic relief.
When not performing, in the studio or touring, Young likes to spend his time out on the golf course
Golf course
A golf course comprises a series of holes, each consisting of a teeing ground, fairway, rough and other hazards, and a green with a flagstick and cup, all designed for the game of golf. A standard round of golf consists of playing 18 holes, thus most golf courses have this number of holes...
as he is an avid golf player. 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 CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
Club Tour at The Fillmore
The Fillmore
The Fillmore Auditorium is a historic music venue in San Francisco, California, made famous by Bill Graham. Named for its original location at the intersection of Fillmore Street and Geary Boulevard, it lies on the boundary of the Western Addition and the Pacific Heights neighborhoods.In 1968,...
in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
, Adrian proposed to his longtime girlfriend Nina Kent on stage
Stage (theatre)
In theatre or performance arts, the stage is a designated space for the performance productions. The stage serves as a space for actors or performers and a focal point for the members of the audience...
in front of the thousand-plus fans. Young kneeled down on one knee, professed his love and asked her to smash his back doors in. On 16 January 2000, Young married his fiancée, Nina Kent. Kent gave birth to a son, Mason James Young on 9 February 2002. In May 2010, Young and his wife, Nina, gave birth to their daughter who was delivered stillborn. Nina gave birth to a baby girl called Magnolia Renée Young on 10 June 2011.
Reunion with No Doubt
No Doubt announced on their official website that they would tour in the summer of 2009Summer Tour 2009 (No Doubt)
The Summer Tour 2009 is the fifth concert tour by American rock group, No Doubt.-Background:On December 3, 2008, the band announced on their official website plans of a tour and a new album . They stated, "As most of you saw from our little iChat , we have decided to go on tour next year while...
with Paramore
Paramore
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...
, The Sounds
The Sounds
The Sounds are a Swedish Indie Rock band. Formed in Helsingborg in 1999, the group's musical style has been compared to New Wave acts such as Blondie, The Cars, the Epoxies and Missing Persons....
, Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe
Janelle Monáe is an American R&B/soul musician signed to Bad Boy Records and Atlantic Records.Monáe debuted with a conceptual EP, Metropolis: Suite I ...
, Bedouin Soundclash
Bedouin Soundclash
Bedouin Soundclash is a Canadian band currently based in Toronto. Their sound can be described as reggae and ska.-History:The band's current lineup consists of vocalist and guitarist Jay Malinowski, and bassist Eon Sinclair with Sekou Lumumba on drums. Their debut album, Root Fire, released in 2001...
, Katy Perry
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents, Perry grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in her local church as a child. After earning a GED during her first year of high school, she began to pursue a...
, and Panic at the Disco. while finishing their upcoming album, which was set for release in 2010. Tickets for the tour went on sale March 7, 2009. 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.
In 2009, No Doubt made an appearance on the television series Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl (TV series)
Gossip Girl is an American teen drama television series based on the book series of the same name written by Cecily von Ziegesar. The series was created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, and premiered on The CW on September 19, 2007...
, playing a fictional band called "Snowed Out" in the episode "Valley Girls
Valley Girls (Gossip Girl)
"Valley Girls" is the twenty-fourth episode of the second season of the The CW Television Network television series Gossip Girl. The episode served as a backdoor pilot for a potential Gossip Girl spin-off series set in the 1980s, entitled Valley Girls...
". They performed their cover version of the Adam and the Ants
Adam and the Ants
Adam and the Ants were a British rock band active during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The original group, which existed from 1977 to 1980, became notable as a cult band marking the transition from the late-1970s punk rock era to the post-punk and New Wave era...
song "Stand and Deliver
Stand and Deliver (song)
"Stand and Deliver" was Adam and the Ants' most successful single. It entered the UK Top 40 at Number One and stayed there for five weeks. It was featured on their Prince Charming album...
".
Drums
Adrian Young is a highly sought after studio drummer. He has recorded and/or performed with such bands as Bow Wow WowBow Wow Wow
Bow Wow Wow were an English 1980s New Wave band created by Malcolm McLaren to promote his and business partner Vivienne Westwood's New Romantic fashion lines.The group's music is described as having an "African-derived drum sound".-History:...
, Scott Weiland
Scott Weiland
Scott Weiland is an American musician, lyricist, and vocalist, most notable for his work with Grammy Award-winning rock band Stone Temple Pilots. Weiland is also known for his five-year career with supergroup Velvet Revolver as well as his own solo career...
, Dilana, Maroon 5
Maroon 5
Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. While they were in high school, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Adam Levine, keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bass guitarist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick formed a garage band called Kara's Flowers and released one album...
, Unwritten Law
Unwritten Law
Unwritten Law is an American rock band formed in 1990 in Poway, California and currently recording for Suburban Noize Records. They have released seven full-length studio albums and have toured internationally, including performances on the Warped Tour...
, The Vandals
The Vandals
The Vandals are an American rock band established in 1980 in Huntington Beach, California. They have released ten full-length studio albums and two live albums and have toured the world extensively, including performances on the Vans Warped Tour...
, Bing Ji Ling, and countless others.
Equipment
Young uses Orange County Drum and PercussionOrange County Drum and Percussion
Orange County Drum and Percussion was started as a custom drum manufacturer located in Orange County, California. The company is now owned by Guitar Center and only sells ready-made kits in set configurations that are mass produced in China...
drums and Zildjian cymbals and drum sticks.
Drums
- 22x18"Bass drum
- 12x7" Snare drum
- 14x6" Timbale
- 10x6" Rack tom
- 12x7" Rack tom
- 16x14" Floor tom
Cymbals
- 14" ZBT Plus crash
- 18" A Custom Projection crash
- 14" New Beat Hi-Hats
- 21" A Rock Ride Brilliant
- 18" Oriental China
Other
- Zildjian signature drum sticks
- Zildijan signature stick-bag
- Drum Workshop pedals
- Remo heads