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Adam Banton

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Adam Banton (born February 28, 1975, in Nokesville, VA)[1] is an American freestyle BMX rider and professional musician. He's known to have resided in Phoenix, Arizona.[2] His riding style is regarded as creative.[3] He began riding in 1987 after being influenced by a Dennis McCoy demo clip on his local news station.

Adam is currently sponsored by Odyssey, Eastern Bikes, C.T.I Knee-Braces [2] and Garden of Life Health Supplements. He has two different signature Odyssey grips, a signature seatpost and has had a signature Odyssey "B.E.T.A." backpack. Adam's Eastern Bike was added to the Flick Trix BMX finger bike line. He also has worked with Armourdillo on a signature belt and wallet series.

Adam has also been featured in multiple magazines such as Dig BMX,[4] BMX Plus!,[5] Ride BMX,[6] Ride UK.[7] and Woodward West Winter Camp brochure[8]

Adam and his music have been featured in a series of BMX videos spanning over 10 years. He has released three full-length albums and his third on vinyl most recently. Adam has been a featured athlete on Fuel TV's Daily Habit, performing from his self-titled first recording Adam Banton and his second Songs from Here and There. Additionally, he was a featured athlete and music performer on Props Rock n Roll Road Fools (tour) that also aired on Fuel TV.[citation needed]

When not focused on riding he makes music like his latest fourth full-length album "INDIVISIBLE" Adam can be found working on short, original compositions that can be heard throughout the BMX and action sports industry. He cites his father and his uncle as major musical influences.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Adam Banton Bio". Odyssey BMX.
  2. ^ a b "Bike Check: Adam Banton". Ride BMX.
  3. ^ "Adam Banton - Woodward". Ride BMX.
  4. ^ Dig BMX April and May 2004
  5. ^ BMX Plus! September 2010
  6. ^ Ride BMX December 2010
  7. ^ Ride UK August 2012
  8. ^ Woodward West December 2012