Adam and The Ants

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London, United Kingdom (1977 – 1982)

Adam and the Ants were a band during the late 1970s and early 1980s. It was one of the bands at the time that marked the transition from the ’70s punk rock era to the new-wave post punk-music era. Although the band started off with a punk-influenced sound, it soon moved on to New Wave motivated by new sources such as the drum-heavy “Burundi Beat” heard on “Dog Eat Dog”.

Led by Adam Ant (real name Stuart Goddard), the band formed in 1977 in London, England, consisting of Lester Square (guitar), Andy Warren (bass guitar) and Paul Flanagan (drums). Square was replaced by Mark Gaumont early in the band’s career, before the release of their debut album Dirk Wears White Sox (1979, ). The album was somewhat dark, with riffs and some vestiges of . The album was not a success, so Adam and the Ants hired Malcolm McLaren (manager of the Sex Pistols) to help with their image.

While preparing for their second album, McLaren convinced the Ants to leave Adam and form Bow Wow Wow. A new version of the Ants was formed by Marco Pirroni (guitar), Kevin Mooney (bass guitar) and two drummers, Terry Lee Miall and Merrick. Pirroni would go on to become an influential member of the group, and cowrite many of their songs with Adam Ant.

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  • mrv1111

    Goody Two Shoes by Adam Ant (A Beautiful Tomorrow Cover Song) at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyVmssiTBLc

    23 Mar 3:17am Reply
  • Olleroo

    not bad at all :)

    15 Feb 6:38pm Reply
  • drownedinsound2

    Adam Ant was and still is cool a f**k !!

    6 Feb 6:56pm Reply
  • Rubberface

    never trust a man with egg on his face

    9 Jan 8:00pm Reply
  • AttackingToms

    Happy Birthday Adam Ant!

    3 Nov 2012 Reply
  • Mozzerella10

    i got a gorgeous smile from him yesterday! best birthday present ever! he is still so beautiful and an amazing performer. i think i love him now!

    2 Nov 2012 Reply
  • poeticlytragic

    For all of the Adam Ant fans, check out my article and pictures that were only approved by Adam Ant and his PR guy! http://www.examiner.com/article/adam-ant-the-blueback-hussar-tour

    2 Nov 2012 Reply
  • silverlage

    Isnt there some distant ska influence somewhere in there?

    24 Oct 2012 Reply
  • poeticlytragic

    Just saw him live yesterday it was SOOOOOOO AMAZING!!!

    28 Sep 2012 Reply
  • Janeinma

    jeez who the f*^* listens to prince charming it was a travesty, the first two albums were really the only two worth a damn. Going to see him and would pay him NOT to pay prince charming.

    25 Sep 2012 Reply
  • krossa5

    Their first album Dirk Wear White Sox is so underrated album. If you havent heard it you should check it out. More punk than the later albums.

    22 Sep 2012 Reply
  • boshenta

    i like this band so much!

    21 Jul 2012 Reply
  • VoodooDahl

    My first idol

    4 Jul 2012 Reply
  • ACrackedSmile

    Don't you ever, Don't you ever! Lower yourself, forgetting all your standards!

    31 May 2012 Reply
  • Beatablackbird

    ... AND WHEN IS THE CD RELEASED?

    21 Apr 2012 Reply
  • metawirt

    Bitch magnet, eh?

    9 Mar 2012 Reply
  • Luis_Bat

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  • ivinhav

    charming.

    1 Mar 2012 Reply
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