Adrian Baker (born: January 18, 1951) is an English singer, songwriter, and music producer.

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  • Adrian Baker (born: January 18, 1951) is an English singer, songwriter, and music producer. Originally from London, England, Baker made his debut as a singer on Magnet/Epic Records in the United Kingdom. In 1975, he released his first solo album, Into a Dream (MAG 5009). From that album, he had several hits on Britain's UK Music Week charts and performed several times on the BBC’s Top of the Pops TV program. As a music producer, Baker is known across Europe for his dance hit productions with the group Liquid Gold. He twice attempted to write the UK's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest, reaching the A Song For Europe final in both 1979 and 1981. His first finalist, "Miss Caroline Newley", performed by the band M Squad finished 11th of the 12 songs in 1979. But in 1981, his song "Don't Panic", performed by Liquid Gold, finished in 2nd place and had the rare distinction of being a losing song from the A Song For Europe contest to make the singles chart, reaching no. 42. However, in the United States, he is best known for being the falsetto voice for the touring Beach Boys band (on and off) since 1981 (1981-82, 1988-1993, 1998-2004). Baker was also a member of The Four Seasons with Frankie Valli from 1994-1995. In the summer of 2000, Baker and Tom Martin created a website dedicated to the touring musicians of The Beach Boys. The following year, was also created. It features new music by Baker along with other artists. In 2006, Baker released his sixth solo album, Runaway Tracks. He is currently touring with the band Papa Doo Run Run. (en)
  • Aero is een pseudoniem van de Britse artiest Adrian Baker, falsettozanger, die in 1980 een hitje scoorde met "California gold". Het jaar daarop keerde hij onder de naam Gidea Park in de Britse hitparades (nr. 11) terug met "Beach Boys gold", dat in Nederland al onder die naam in 1978 de hitlijsten haalde. Beide singles bevatten een medley van surfmuziek van o.a. de Beach Boys en Jan & Dean, in navolging van de hit "Windsurfing" van The Surfers uit 1978. In de UK werd het opgemerkt als navolging van de Stars on 45-medley. "California gold" werd in 1982 alsnog een hitje in de UK. (nl)
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  • 1951-01-18 (xsd:date)
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  • Adrian Baker in concert July 4, 1992 (en)
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  • Magnet/EPIC (1975–1979) Polo Records (1980–1990) ABP Records (1991–present) (en)
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  • Adrian Baker (en)
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  • 1968–present (en)
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  • Adrian Baker (born: January 18, 1951) is an English singer, songwriter, and music producer. (en)
  • Aero is een pseudoniem van de Britse artiest Adrian Baker, falsettozanger, die in 1980 een hitje scoorde met "California gold". Het jaar daarop keerde hij onder de naam Gidea Park in de Britse hitparades (nr. 11) terug met "Beach Boys gold", dat in Nederland al onder die naam in 1978 de hitlijsten haalde. (nl)
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  • Adrian Baker (en)
  • Aero (groep) (nl)
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