Adam Charles Clayton (born 13 March 1960) is a British-Irish musician, best known as the bass guitarist of the rock band U2.
As a bass player, Clayton’s most recognizable basslines include “New Year’s Day”, which evolved out of an attempt to play Visage’s song “Fade to Grey”, and “With or Without You”. His style includes Motown and reggae influences, and cites artists such as Paul Simonon of the Clash as influences on his musical style. He credits Jean-Jacques Burnel of the Stranglers for his choice of instrument: “I remember hearing the bass on Hanging Around and immediately knowing it was going to be the instrument for me”.
just...BASS! 