Adam Faith British singer, producer Date of Birth: 23.06.1940 Country: Great Britain

Biography of Adam Faith

Adam Faith, a British singer and producer, was born in Acton, West London, in 1940. Despite his initial aspirations to become an actor, Faith found success in the music industry. In 1959, he gained popularity by participating in various musical shows on television.

Although Faith admitted in an interview with a British music magazine in 1959 that his dream was to become an actor or producer rather than a singer, his singing career took off. However, a few years later, the rise of The Beatles and other talented British performers overshadowed Faith's success.

Growing up in post-war England, heavily affected by German bombings and feeling envious of America's prosperous culture, Faith, like many other British youths, sought solace in American music and films. He developed a passion for rhythm and blues and rock 'n' roll and immersed himself in the music scene.

Faith's real name was Terence Nelhams, and from a young age, he began working as a newspaper delivery boy to buy a record player. Despite purchasing a bicycle as well, the record player held a special place in his heart. In 1957, while working as a laborer at a film studio in the hopes of pursuing an acting career, Faith was invited to join the band "The Worried Men." The group regularly performed in cafes in Soho and gained attention when they appeared on BBC.

Impressed by Faith's talent, television producer Jack Good offered him a contract, and Faith adopted the stage name Adam Faith. Although 1958 was not a successful year for him on television, he found success in 1959 with his participation in musical shows, gaining immense popularity among viewers.

While Faith's vocal abilities were not extraordinary, his singles, such as "What Do You Want?" and "Poor Me," released in 1959, quickly climbed to the top of the English charts. He released his debut album, "Adam," on November 4, 1960, followed by "Beat Girl" in 1961 and "Adam Faith" in 1962.

As the mid-1960s arrived, Faith's music career began to decline due to the emergence of The Beatles. However, Faith had already ventured into acting and found success on both the stage and screen. In the 1970s, he became a successful music producer.

In 1967, Faith married Jackie Irving, and they had a daughter named Katya Faith. By this time, Faith had released seven albums, thirty-five singles, and appeared in numerous television roles.

Throughout the years, Faith focused on music management while remaining a popular performer. His career as a manager allowed him to combine his passion for music with his business acumen, bringing substantial income to him and his family.

In the early 1980s, Faith's health began to deteriorate, and he underwent heart surgery in 1986. Sadly, on March 8, 2003, Adam Faith passed away from a heart attack at the North Staffordshire Hospital.