Adam Kury (born July 7, 1967) is an American bassist and vocalist. He is best known as the bassist for the American

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band

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. Based in

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, he has been the bassist for

since the band reunited in 2008. Kury was born in

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and was raised all over the world as a

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, living in Scotland,

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, and

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. He performs and records with many artists in

and around the world., including bands such as The Hiwatts, The Kings Royal, Le Projet, Angels in Vein, Last December,

Legs Diamond Jack "Legs" Diamond (possibly born John Thomas Diamond, though disputed; July 10, 1897 – December 18, 1931), also known as John Nolan and Gentleman Jack, was an Irish Americans, Irish-American gangster in Philadelphia and New York City during ...

, and is also currently a member of Los Angeles-based Sons of Silver. Adam is also known for occasional mixing and producing as well.

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* 1969 births Living people American rock bass guitarists American male bass guitarists Candlebox members Guitarists from California American male guitarists 20th-century American guitarists People from Summit County, Ohio Guitarists from Ohio {{US-singer-stub