Adam E. Kowalczyk is an American musician. He is the brother of

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, lead singer of the band

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Biography

Kowalczyk grew up in

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to a family of Polish descent. He began learning the guitar at age 12. While studying in the Radio, Television and Film program at Philadelphia's

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, he started writing songs and performing with his first band, Portion. Portion recorded two extended plays and opened for Live and other bands. In 1999, Adam began playing as the touring rhythm guitarist for Live, a position which he held for 10 years. He appeared as a guest musician on the Live albums ''

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'' and '' V'' and was featured in the band's only concert DVD release, '' Live at the Paradiso – Amsterdam''. During his time with Live, Kowalczyk relocated to Los Angeles and formed the band Adam & the Weight, which released the album ''Looking Up from the Ground'' in 2003. By 2005, he was living in

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and had recorded a solo EP, ''The Dream''. In January 2011, Adam became lead singer of the Lancaster-based band The Mint.

Discography

* ''Looking Up from the Ground'' (2003) * ''The Dream EP'' (2005)

References

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