Biography

Don Adams was born on January 4, 1941 in Ross County, Ohio, USA. He died on February 1, 2026 in Greenfield, Ohio, USA.

His father, Frank Adams, was a local fiddle player, who along with his brothers had a well-known country, gospel and Western band.

Enjoyed moderate success as a solo artist recording on the Atlantic, Musicor, Jack O' Diamonds and Big D labels in the 1960s and 70s.

One of ten descendants of Frank Adams who himself, along with his brothers were radio and recording artists in the 1930s and 40s.

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.