Adam Banton

Adam Banton (born February 28, 1975, in Nokesville, VA) is an American freestyle BMX rider and professional musician. He's known to have resided in Phoenix, Arizona. His riding style is regarded as creative.  He began riding in 1987 after being influenced by a Dennis McCoy demo clip on his local news station.

Adam is currently sponsored by Odyssey, Eastern Bikes, C.T.I Knee-Braces  and Garden of Life Health Supplements. He has two different signature Odyssey grips, a signature "double-ended" seatpost and has had a signature Odyssey "B.E.T.A." backpack. Adam's Eastern Bike was added to the Flick Trix BMX finger bike line. He also has worked with Armourdillo on a signature belt and wallet series.

Adam has also been featured in multiple magazines such as Dig BMX, BMX Plus!, Ride BMX, Ride UK. and  Woodward West Winter Camp brochure

Adam and his music have been featured in a series of BMX videos spanning over 10 years. He has released three full-length albums and his third on vinyl most recently. Adam has been a featured athlete on Fuel TV's Daily Habit, performing from his self-titled first recording Adam Banton and his second Songs from Here and There. Additionally, he was a featured athlete and music performer on Props Rock n Roll Road Fools (tour) that also aired on Fuel TV.

When not focused on riding he makes music like his latest fourth full-length album "INDIVISIBLE" Adam can be found working on short, original compositions that can be heard throughout the BMX and action sports industry. He cites his father and his uncle, Pato Banton, as major musical influences, and has been known to avoid illegal substances as a result of his uncle's 1987 hit song "Don't Sniff Coke".

References

External links
 
 Adam Banton's Official Facebook Page
 Adam Banton's Official Twitter
 Adam Banton's Flickr page
 Adam Banton's music Tumblr
 Adam Banton's Eastern Bikes Blog
 Adam Banton's Odyssey Team Page

Category:1975 births
Category:Living people
Category:Musicians from Salt Lake City
Category:People from Nokesville, Virginia
Category:BMX riders
Category:Sportspeople from Salt Lake City
Category:American male cyclists