Adam Clayton quotes

Adam Clayton is an Irish musician best known as the bassist of the rock band U2. His distinctive playing style and contributions have shaped the band's iconic sound. He has received numerous awards as part of U2 and remains an influential figure in the music industry. Here are 6 of his quotes:

From an early age I didn't buy into the value systems of working hard in a nine-to-five job. I thought creativity, friendship and loyalty and pushing the boundaries of what was acceptable was much more interesting. (Adam Clayton)

Unless man is committed to the belief that all mankind are his brothers, then he labors in vain and hypocritically in the vineyards of equality.

Adam Clayton

The drums tell me everything. Everything else registers a millisecond later.

Adam Clayton

There are two types of collector, I think. There are those who are quite academic, and get into the archaeology of finding the earliest example of a particular idea. Then there are those interested in what's new.

Adam Clayton

I don't think rock 'n roll is necessarily a young man's game. I think Neil Young is just as rock'n'roll now as he was in his 20s. I'd like to think we can still be edgy and challenging.

Adam Clayton

I was actually pretty shy in school. My defense mechanism was to be the class clown. I remember getting into a lot of trouble for being disruptive, and I was brought in front of the headteacher, who said: 'What's going to happen to you; what are you going to do when you grow up?' and I said: 'Well, I'm obviously going to be a comedian.'

Adam Clayton

Adam Clayton

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Occupation: Irish Musician
Born: March 13, 1960
Quotes count: 6

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