Adrian Samuel Young (born August 26, 1969) is an American musician, best known as the drummer of the

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and

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. He also serves as a producer in his free time.

Biography

When not performing, in the studio or touring, Young likes to spend his time out on the

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, as he is an avid golf player. He is a scratch golfer who is a much desired participant in celebrity golf tournaments such as the Michael Jordan Invitational, Alice Cooper Foundation Tournament and others. Young has participated in

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's ''Fairway to Heaven'' numerous times.

Reunion with No Doubt

No Doubt announced on their official website that they would tour in the summer of 2009 with

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, the Sounds,

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, and

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. while finishing their upcoming album, which was set for release in 2010. Tickets for the tour went on sale March 7, 2009. As a special promotion for the tour, the band was giving away their entire music catalog free as a digital download with purchase of top-tier seating. In 2009, No Doubt made an appearance on the television series ''

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'', playing a fictional band called "Snowed Out" in the episode " Valley Girls". They performed their cover version of the

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song " Stand and Deliver".

Personal life

In October 1999, Young proposed to his girlfriend Nina Kent on stage during a No Doubt concert. They were married in January 2000. The couple had a son, Mason, in 2002 and a daughter, Magnolia, in 2011. He and his wife delivered their stillborn daughter, Ruby, in 2010. Young's two children have a cousin-like relationship with the other children of No Doubt band members, as the children often spend time together during concerts.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Young, Adrian 1969 births Living people American male drummers American rock drummers No Doubt members Bow Wow Wow members Musicians from Long Beach, California 20th-century American drummers Dreamcar members Drummers from California