Adam Clayton

Adam Clayton (born March 13, 1960, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England), is the bass player for the Irish rock band, U2.

A music aficionado since his teens, Adam started off as U2 bassist and manager. His name made headlines in August 1989 when he was arrested in Dublin and charged with possession of a small amount of cannabis. He avoided a conviction by making a sizable donation to charity. In addition to playing bass on U2 albums and tours, Clayton has also recorded with artists like Nanci Griffith, B. B. King, Daniel Lanois, and others.