Adam Schmitt (born June 16, 1968) is a

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from

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. He recorded two albums, '' World So Bright'' and '' Illiterature'' with

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in the early 1990s. He recorded albums in his Mixolydian Studios, working with artists such as Hum and

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. He released his third album, ''Demolition'', in 2001 after signing with

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, and continues to record and produce albums for other artists, including

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, Three Hour Tour,

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, and Destroy The Heart (featuring Darren Robbins). He has worked with

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drummer

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released his first solo CD
Greetings from Bunezuela
Schmitt contributed to the effort and is listed in the credits as 'mixer' (along wit
Rick Barnes
.

Discography

*'' World So Bright'' (Reprise, 1991) *'' Illiterature'' (Reprise, 1993) *''Demolition'' (Parasol, 2001)

References

American male singers American rock singers Musicians from Champaign, Illinois Living people 1968 births {{US-rock-singer-stub