Talk:Adam Faith

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His importance as one of the UK's earliest genuine pop stars should not be underestimated. Along with Cliff Richard, Marty Wilde, Craig Douglas, and a little later on Billy Fury, he carved out a home grown identity for British record buyers to follow. Adam Faith was hugely successful as a singer, actor and financial guru, plus he was generally 'well-loved'. Someone out there needs to Be Bold.

Derek R Bullamore 22:17, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

Born

So was be born in Staffordshire or Acton? The article appears to say both? MRSC • Talk 10:24, 28 December 2006 (UTC) Ah ok that was where he died. I've made that a bit clearer. MRSC • Talk 10:27, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Song titles

The 1974 single was "I Survive" (no "d" on the end). Yes, I know, very anal...but I corrected it anyway! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.75.72.108 (talk) 21:47, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

I don't think thats anal at all, thanks for updating, feel free to add anything else you think is relevant to the article, or create some new articles for singles/albums. Sue Wallace (talk) 22:09, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

Yes, hear hear. Adam Faith deserves far more respect (albeit posthumously) than the present article proffers. All creditable, citeable, referenced, NPOV input is warmly welcomed from this corner. Be bold !

Derek R Bullamore (talk) 22:47, 7 January 2008 (UTC)

"It's Alright" was the only single to chart on Billboard in the US. It made #31 in Feb 1965. I remember him singing this on the Hullabaloo TV show. (AndyM) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.22.194.159 (talk) 21:29, 18 March 2008 (UTC)

Not sure how many astute financial advisors are declared bankrupt owing 32 million —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.61.33.98 (talk) 02:28, 22 August 2008 (UTC)

School

A previous version said he went to John Perryn Secondary School. This is not possible as John Perryn School in Long Drive, East Acton, has always been a Primary School. It is certain that Faith went there or at least to John Perryn Junior School until he was 11. My view would be that he went to Bromyard Secondary School in Bromyard Avenue, East Acton after that but I have no evidence of that. If he did, it was called that while he was there and had its name changed to Faraday Secondary School (later Comprehensive) in the early '60s. It is now an Islamic school. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Victor Middlesex (talk • contribs) 21:55, 17 February 2010 (UTC)

Copyright problem

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Fixed. THX1136 (talk) 23:22, 22 August 2020 (UTC)

Death?

The article says he died at hospital, yet I recall the newspapers at the time reported that he died "on the job" with his mistress. I enjoyed Adam's music and acting, so I'm not out to have a go at him, I just think that the circ's of his death are notable and should be recorded here. Does anyone have an accurate source for his place and manner of death? DavidFarmbrough (talk) 09:13, 2 May 2012 (UTC)

Newspaper accounts that show best possession of the facts of what went on are most useful, likewise any account in a posthumous biography of him. I too have read news stories but the exact timing of his illness and death needs checking.Cloptonson (talk) 14:10, 2 April 2015 (UTC)

lol, you could just try obtaining his death certificate. That would certainly be the only source I would rely upon, I certainly wouldn't rely upon a biography, if one exists. That's just for those interested in the facts. A death certificate would only be acceptable to wikipedants if it was then published in a book, so if you do obtain a copy of it don't try repeating the facts on here or those idiots will be down on you like a ton of bricks, believe me.

And PS, his surname isn't double barrelled on his birth certificate ... (really, it isn't, honest. Yes, I do know.) John2o2o2o (talk) 23:41, 19 November 2015 (UTC)

As one who recalls reading accounts of his last night, it is possible that his heart attack occurred in the hotel room and led to being taken to the local hospital where he died. It could have been reported in the local "Stoke Evening Sentinel" as well as the nationals.Cloptonson (talk) 15:57, 29 March 2026 (UTC)

Possibly, but I would steer well clear of the red top tabloid newspapers, most of which are not reliable anyway (as per WP:RSP). I would be surprised if a salacious version of events turns out to be accurate - trash media speculation at best, I would have thought. - Derek R Bullamore (talk) 16:19, 29 March 2026 (UTC)

Hit Record

What's not been mentioned Is Adam Faith had a big hit during the 60's called Message to Martha. 107.189.47.117 (talk) 02:48, 25 March 2023 (UTC)

It is listed in the discography page for Faith under "A Message to Martha (Kentucky Bluebird)". He had more than 10 Top Ten UK hits, whilst 'Message' peaked at number 12. So, not really that big a deal in the overall scheme of things- Derek R Bullamore (talk) 13:35, 25 March 2023 (UTC)

Unreferenced material removed to Talk

Unreferenced material removed to Talk, please feel free to put back these once good references have been sought.

• Faith became one of Britain's significant early pop stars.
• At the time, he was distinctive for his hiccupping glottal stops and exaggerated pronunciation.
• He did not write his own material, and much of his early success was through partnership with songwriters Les Vandyke and John Barry, whose arrangements were inspired by the pizzicato arrangements for Buddy Holly's "It Doesn't Matter Anymore".
• produced by Tony Hatch, failed to chart due to a lack of publicity caused by a national printing strike.
• Despite the failure, Faith was becoming popular through television appearances.
• He became an actor by taking drama and elocution lessons.
• The script called for Faith to sing songs and, because Barry was arranging Faith's recordings and live Drumbeat material, the film company asked him to write the score.
• That was the beginning of Barry's notable career in film music.
• A UK variety tour was followed by a 12-week season at Blackpool Hippodrome in the summer of 1960 and an appearance on the Royal Variety Show.
• At the age of 20 and living with his parents, he bought a house close to Hampton Court for £6,000, where he moved with his family from their flat in Acton.
• the Roulettes, acquired to give Faith's music a harder 'beat group' edge more in keeping with the Merseybeat sound at that time sweeping the British charts.
• 1974 single "I Survived" made the top 30 of the "Capital Countdown" on London's Capital Radio.
• In 1967, he recorded the psychedelic-sounding "Cowman, Milk Your Cow", which was written by Barry Gibb and Robin Gibb and released as a single in September that same year.
• The following year, Faith parted company with EMI.
• He was the subject of This Is Your Life in 1971 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews.

Please feel free to reinstate these points, once good references have been found. James Kevin McMahon (talk) 08:20, 4 July 2026 (UTC)