Adam James Wakeling

About Adam James Wakeling

Adam was originally a lead guitarist but now writes songs, sings and plays all his instruments. Adams love for music started with playing the guitar in 1993 and then developed an interest in playing keyboards. Ever since he has composed a number of songs and instrumentals, which he records in his studio. He is a member of The British Academy of Song-writers, Composers & Authors (BASCA), The Musician's Union (MU) and the Performing Rights Society (PRS).

Having been in a few small-time heavy metal/rock bands as a long haired scruffy oik of a lead guitarist, he always wanted more out of music, and therefore went on to work on his own material.

From his home and studio, he dedicates his time to both composing and recording his musical compositions. Although having the ability to play a number of instruments, his main passion rests with the guitar, through which he often expresses his deepest love for music.

He created the record label 'Destrier Music' in 2009 to release his music online which is now on sale all over the world. He also composes different styes of music for music libraries.

His influences number many, including: Jeff Wayne, Metallica, Queen, AC-DC, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and not to mention Mozart, Handel, Beethoven, Holst, Orff, etc. HIs interest in music for film is inspired by the likes of Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore, John Williams, etc, from movies such as Gladiator and Lord of the Rings The influences could go on.....