Adam Lazzara

Adam Burbank Lazzara (born September 22nd, 1981, Sheffield, Alabama), is the lead singer of the American pop-punk/alternative rock band Taking Back Sunday and has been known to play solo shows under the pseudonym Burbank Hays. He lived in North Carolina, attending Southwest Guilford High School, before moving to Long Island, NY. He was the inspiration of the band Brand New’s quote, “Mics are for singing not for swinging” due to his obsession for throwing and swinging his microphone around everything, including, but not limited to: his neck, arms, legs, guitars, amps, people, and mic stands.

Adam is capable of both singing and hardcore screaming on his studio albums, and his live shows are extremely energetic. They are sometimes characterized by frenetic, often times appearing drunk, bursts of energy and vocals. The crowd loves to sing along and he loves to interact with as many of them as possible. Adam Lazzara has often been referred to as an ”Emo sex symbol”. He originally sang co-lead vocals with John Nolan, currently of Straylight Run.