With a unique and versatile voice that can turn from bluesy holler to gentle whisper in one phrase, Adam Norsworthy is one of South England’s finest singer/songwriters.

From south London, Adam is a young veteran on the UK's live music scene, having started playing in pubs and clubs across London when he was only 16.

Adam is best known as the lead singer and guitarist in The Mustangs, the UK's most renowned young blues rock band. The group's last album Split Decision reached number 5 in the iTunes blues album chart and has confirmed the band's status at the forefront of the British Blues scene.

Released on the Blues Matters label – the UK's largest blues record label – Split Decision has received ecstatic reviews from the press and public. Musician Magazine called it "A compulsory purchase for hardcore british blues rock fans".

Born in London, but raised via Singapore and the United States, Adam developed a love of music through his mother, Mary Apps, a  renowned singer from the south coast English folk scene of the early 1960s. He played his first professional gig at 16, but went into journalism on leaving school, following in his father’s footsteps. Despite a love of writing, Adam left news reporting and music journalism to pursue his passion for music, playing in a number of bands that did the London/Camden scene in the late 90s. 

In 2001 he met Derek Kingaby and formed the Mustangs, a band in which Adam could indulge his love of singing and playing the blues. The group signed to BluesMatters in 2006 and continue to make cutting edge blues records that draw upon the classic blues influences, but bring a fresh dynamic to them.

Adam's energy and charisma as a live performer in both band and solo settings has got audiences buzzing in venues as diverse as the Hackney Empire, the Marquee and some of the largest blues festivals throughout the UK.

Adam's solo work is more reflective and draws upon influences as diverse as Dylan, Neil Young, Van Morrison, Frank Sinatra and John Barry. He has released two solo albums of original material. The latest, Memory Vine, draws on Adam's blues and folk roots, and has been hailed as a "masterpiece in thoughtful, passionate songwriting craftsmanship" (songwriter.com).

When performing solo, Adam draws upon his vast catalogue of songs, playing a mix of solo, Mustangs and classic blues material. His concerts both with the band and alone, are a must-see for anyone who loves passionate, dynamic music.

To find out more information about Adam or the Mustangs please visit:

www.themustangs.co.uk
www.adamnorsworthy.co.uk
www.myspace.com/themustangsblues
www.myspace.com/adamnorsworthy