Adam Wade (singer)

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Who is Adam Wade?

Adam Wade is an American singer, drummer and television actor. He is noted for his stint as the host of the 1975 CBS game show Musical Chairs, which made him the first African-American game show host.

• also known as Patrick Henry Wade
• born on 17 March 1935 (79 years ago) in Pittsburgh
• ethnicity: African American
• nationality: United States of America
• profession: Singer, drummer, actor
• member of musical groups:
  • Johnny Pate and Adam Wade
  • Sweet 75
  • The Jealous Sound
• spouses:
  • Marriage with Kay A. Wade between 1956 and 1973 (17 years)
  • Marriage with Jeree P. Wade since 1989
• parent of
  • Sheldon W. Wade
  • Patrice L. Wade
  • Jamel Wade
• genres: Traditional pop music, Easy listening
• album: "Greatest Hits"
• filmography:
  • "Texas Lightning"
  • "Claudine"
  • played Patrolman #7 in "Across 110th Street"
  • played Sam (the Bartender) in "Brother to Brother"
• TV series:
  • "The Super Globetrotters"
  • "Musical Chairs"
  • "Search for Tomorrow"

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