Adam Young | |
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![]() Adam Young | |
Birth name |
Adam Randal Young |
Also known as |
Owl City, Sky Sailing, Port Blue, Rick (unconfirmed), Seagull Orchestra, Insect Airport, Swimming with Dolphins (as part of band), Keehar, Novel (unconfirmed), The Grizzly, Windsor Airlift (as part of band), Aquarium, Dolphin Park, Apes With Guns, The Atlantic, Basketball... |
Born |
July 5, 1986 |
Hometown |
Owatonna, MN, U.S.A Ottumwa, IA, U.S.A (Birthplace) |
Genres |
Elecronica, synthpop, indietronica, ambient instrumental |
Occupations |
Producer, musician, singer-songwriter |
Instruments |
Vocals, keyboard, guitar, drums |
Years active |
2007-present |
Labels |
Sky Harbour, Universal Republic Records |
Website |
Adam Young is the only main member of the band Owl City. He had multiple music projects before he became Owl City. One such is Sky Sailing, which was created while he was in college. In music, he sometimes credits himself as Adam Young, especially when featuring on another artist's track. He has also released a couple of solo tracks under this name, such as Ridiculously Happy and Burj Al Arab.
Adam is famous for Fireflies, When Can I See You Again (featured in Wreck-It Ralph), and numerous other songs.
Adam is also an outspoken Christian. He references his religious beliefs in the songs My Everything and Galaxies.
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