Charlie Adams

Charlie Adams (born May 8, 1954) is an American drummer, best known for playing in Yanni's touring band, after having played with Yanni in the early 1980s rock band Chameleon. Adams was born in Joliet, Illinois.

Music career

Early life Adams was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois. Prior to joining Chameleon, he taught drums to local students, including future Smashing Pumpkins drummer Jimmy Chamberlin.

Chameleon Band members of regional rock band Chameleon Their albums included Chameleon, Techno-color, Hologram Sky, and Balance. He is also featured in both Live at the Acropolis released in 1994 and Live at Royal Albert Hall released in 1995.

Adams did not join the Tribute concert at the Taj Mahal and Forbidden City as he had to help raise his son with autism issues and thus was replaced by rock/jazz drummer Joel Taylor for the entire tour. After Yanni's hiatus following Tribute, Adams returned in 2001.

Adams reunited again with Yanni for the 2003/2004 Ethnicity concert tour.

Discography Adams is credited