John Adams was born on October 30, 1735, in Braintree, Massachusetts. His father, a farmer and deacon, hoped that Adams would enter the clergy, but his Harvard professors thought his propensity ...

John Adams is an American composer and conductor. He is known for writing minimalist music. Minimalist music uses repeated patterns of notes over a steady beat - find out more about minimalism.

Between 1778 and 1788, John Adams served his country as a diplomat in France, the Netherlands, and Great Britain. His independent, unbending temperament was not ideal for diplomacy, and his ...

Singer-songwriter Ryan Adams – who in February of last year was accused of sexual misconduct by seven women, including his ex-wife, actor-singer Mandy Moore – has written a statement ...