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Mount Temple Comprehensive School, St Columba's College, Dublin
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Adam Clayton: Irish rock musician, bass player of U2.
Born in Chinnor (age 66).
Recipient of the Officer of the Order of Liberty.
Adam Clayton has 4 credits in our database.
Studied at Mount Temple Comprehensive School.
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Biography
Adam Charles Clayton is an English-Irish musician who is the bass guitarist of the rock band U2. Born in Oxfordshire, England, he lived in County Dublin, Ireland after his family moved to Malahide in 1965, when he was five years old. Clayton attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School, where he met schoolmates with whom he co-founded U2 in 1976. A member of the band since its inception, he has recorded 15 studio albums with U2.
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How old is Adam Clayton?
Adam Clayton is 66 years old, born on .
Where was Adam Clayton born?
Adam Clayton was born in Chinnor.
What movies or shows has Adam Clayton been in?
Adam Clayton has 4 credits in our database. Notable titles include From the Sky Down (2011), U2 3D (2008), Entropy (1999), U2: Rattle and Hum (1988).
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You can find more about Adam Clayton on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
