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Adams was born in [[, Ohio]] on January 4, 1941.<ref name=”SCM”>{{cite news |title=Legendary George Jones/Johnny PayCheck Band Member Don Adams Dies |url=https://savingcountrymusic.com/legendary-george-jones-johnny-paycheck-band-member-don-adams-dies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=legendary-george-jones-johnny-paycheck-band-member-don-adams-dies |access-date=5 February 2026 |publisher=Saving Country Music |date=2 February 2026}}</ref> He was part of a legendary family of country music singers and musicians. One of ten descendants of Frank Adams who himself, along with his brothers were radio and recording artists in the 1930s and 40s. Don Adams enjoyed moderate success as a solo artist recording on the Atlantic, Musicor, Jack O’ Diamonds and Big D labels in the 1960s and 70s. He was most well known however as the lead singer of the Adams Brothers, a much sought after backing band for some of country music’s largest stars. The Adams Brothers, Don, Gary and Arnie at various times were the traveling back-up band for artists such as [[Merle Haggard]], [[Tammy Wynette]]. Ray Price. [[Marty Robbins]] and Johnny Paycheck. They were most well known however as the original backing band for George Jones where they were known as The Jones Boys. At one point, the band was such a fan favorite that Jones label released an album titled simply “The Jones Boys” without George Jones. |
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While known as stellar musicians, the Adams Brothers also gained notoriety for their hard partying lifestyle, which fit well considering their longest tours were typically with the notoriously hard partying Jones and Paycheck. The Adams Brothers have recently gained a resurgence in popularity with a new generation of music fans. When Hollywood producer Mike Judge (Beavis and Butthead, Silicon Valley) decided to do a mini-series for Cinemax in 2017 (Tales From the Tour Bus) featuring some of country music’s most colorful characters, the Adams Brothers were featured in three of the episodes. |
While known as stellar musicians, the Adams Brothers also gained notoriety for their hard partying lifestyle, which fit well considering their longest tours were typically with the notoriously hard partying Jones and Paycheck. The Adams Brothers have recently gained a resurgence in popularity with a new generation of music fans. When Hollywood producer Mike Judge (Beavis and Butthead, Silicon Valley) decided to do a mini-series for Cinemax in 2017 (Tales From the Tour Bus) featuring some of country music’s most colorful characters, the Adams Brothers were featured in three of the episodes. |
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American country music singer (1941–2026)
Don Adams (January 4, 1941 – February 1, 2026) was an American country music singer,[1] who often supported George Jones such as on Live at Dancetown U.S.A. (1965).[2] He also sang with Johnny Paycheck.
Adams was born in Ross County, Ohio on January 4, 1941.[3] He was part of a legendary family of country music singers and musicians. One of ten descendants of Frank Adams who himself, along with his brothers were radio and recording artists in the 1930s and 40s. Don Adams enjoyed moderate success as a solo artist recording on the Atlantic, Musicor, Jack O’ Diamonds and Big D labels in the 1960s and 70s. He was most well known however as the lead singer of the Adams Brothers, a much sought after backing band for some of country music’s largest stars. The Adams Brothers, Don, Gary and Arnie at various times were the traveling back-up band for artists such as Merle Haggard, Tammy Wynette. Ray Price. Marty Robbins and Johnny Paycheck. They were most well known however as the original backing band for George Jones where they were known as The Jones Boys. At one point, the band was such a fan favorite that Jones label released an album titled simply “The Jones Boys” without George Jones.
While known as stellar musicians, the Adams Brothers also gained notoriety for their hard partying lifestyle, which fit well considering their longest tours were typically with the notoriously hard partying Jones and Paycheck. The Adams Brothers have recently gained a resurgence in popularity with a new generation of music fans. When Hollywood producer Mike Judge (Beavis and Butthead, Silicon Valley) decided to do a mini-series for Cinemax in 2017 (Tales From the Tour Bus) featuring some of country music’s most colorful characters, the Adams Brothers were featured in three of the episodes.
After retiring from the music industry, Adams along with his brothers, was occasionally coaxed out of retirement to do fundraisers and events for local charities. Their rare live shows attracted large crowds of classic country music fans.
Adams was frequently mistaken for the Get Smart actor Don Adams, and Jack O’Diamonds Records received requests for the actor to sing the country singer’s hit “Two of the Usual” on the Get Smart show.[4] In later years Adams was also confused with the Munich-based R&B singer Don Adams from the German production of the musical Hair.[5]
Adams died in Greenfield on February 1, 2026, at the age of 85.[3]
Don Adams On His Way album October 1973 Atlantic SF-7280
- I’ll Be Satisfied
- Manhattan, Kansas
- Worst Of Luck
- All For The Love Of A Girl
- Oh What A Future She Had
- Hold Back Tomorrow
- I’ve Already Stayed Too Long
- Drink A Dance And An Old Love Song
- Daydream
- It Keeps Right On A ‘Hurtin’
- The Way I’m Needing You
- I Just Lost My Favorite Girl.
- ^ “The Loss of a True Friend and Pioneer of Country Music in BC | Rockin’ River Country Music Festival”. Archived from the original on 2016-04-07. Retrieved 2016-03-24.
- ^ All Music Guide to Country Vladimir Bogdanov, Chris Woodstra, Stephen Thomas Erlewine – 2003: ISBNÂ 0879307609 Page 392 “Recorded in June of 1965, the compact disc features 26 tracks-including nine songs performed by Jones’ supporting vocalist Don Adams-that capture Jones running through his biggest hits, plus a couple of left-field covers like “Bony Moronie” “
- ^ a b “Legendary George Jones/Johnny PayCheck Band Member Don Adams Dies”. Saving Country Music. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- ^ Billboard – Feb 11, 1967 – Page 63 “Jack O’Diamonds Records here has received requests for label artist Don Adams to sing his new single, “Two of the Usual” on his “Get Smart” TV series. “Would you believe” that’s the wrong Don Adams. . . . Claude Gray and band busy ..
- ^ Bob Leszczak From Small Screen to Vinyl: A Guide to Television Stars ISBNÂ 1442242744 2015 p398 “These releases are often erroneously attributed to TV’s Don Adams. Adding to the confusion is the fact that Don Adams [R&B singer] also released an album for United Artists Records in 1972 titled The Black Voice (United Artists #29210).”
