The Voice judge and Maroon 5 frontman, Adam Levine, is a man of many talents. In addition to his successful music career, Levine is also an actor and a businessman. Recently, Levine opened up about his life and career in an interview with GQ magazine. He talked about everything from his early days as a musician to his thoughts on fatherhood. We’ve summarized some of the most interesting quotes from the interview below.
Adam Levine on his childhood and early musical influences:
“I grew up in a very music-centric household. My dad was a drummer, my mom loved Motown. I have three older sisters, and they were always playing music loudly. So it was just something that was always around.”
“My earliest musical influence would probably be The Beatles. I remember hearing ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band for the first time and just being completely blown away.”
Adam Levine on fatherhood:
“It changes your perspective on things, for sure. It makes you more compassionate, I think, and less selfish.”
“Having a child makes you see the world in a completely different way. It’s amazing how much love you have for someone that you’ve never even met.”
Adam Levine on his career:
“I feel very lucky to be doing what I’m doing. I love my job, and I think that’s rare.”
“I think the key to success is just enjoying what you do. If you’re passionate about it, that’s all that matters.”
Adam Levine on the future:
“I’m just looking forward to the next phase of my life and whatever that may bring.”
“I’m excited for the future and everything that it holds. I think the sky is the limit.”
Adam Levine on His Musical Inspirations
Levine cites a wide variety of artists as his inspirations, including Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, guns N’ Roses, and Nirvana. He says that he was “blown away” by Nirvana’s Nevermind album when he first heard it and that it made him want to be in a band. As for Jackson, Levine says that he was captivated by the way Jackson moved when he saw him perform on TV as a kid. “I just remember being completely mesmerized by the way he moved,” Levine said. “It was otherworldly.”
Adam Levine on What He Looks for in a Contestant
Levine said that he looks for three things in a contestant: raw talent, passion, and an ability to connect with people. He said that he can usually tell within seconds of meeting someone whether they have what it takes to win the competition. “It’s just an intangible thing,” Levine said. “You just know.”
Adam Levine on What He Loves About Being a Coach on The Voice
Levine said that one of the things he loves about being a coach on The Voice is getting to know the contestants and helping them grow as artists. “I take this very seriously,” Levine said. “These are people’s lives and careers that we’re talking about.” He went on to say that it’s been incredibly gratifying to see some of his former contestants go on to have successful careers in music.
Who is Adam Lavine?
Adam Noah Levine is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is the lead singer for the pop rock band, Maroon. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Levine began his musical career in 1994, when he co-founded the alternative rock band Kara’s Flowers, of which he was the lead vocalist and guitarist. The band split up after their only album, The Fourth World (released in 1997), which did not gain popularity. In 2001, the group was reformed as Maroon and released their debut album Songs About Jane, which went multi-platinum in the US. Since then, they have released five more albums: It Won’t Be Soon Before Long (2007), Hands All Over (2010), Overexposed (2012), V (2014), and Red Pill Blues (2017). As a solo artist, Levine has released two albums: the eponymous Adam Levine in 2005 and the 2012 album Get Back to What You Know.
Levine has also appeared as a judge on the reality talent show The Voice since its inception in 2011. In 2012, he made his acting debut as a recurring character in the horror television show American Horror Story: Asylum. His other acting credits include roles in the films Begin Again (2013), The Interview (2014), and Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016). Levine has also served as a coach on The Voice Kids (2017) and The Voice: Mexico (2017).
In 2013, Levine was ranked as the seventh-best selling artist of the 2000s by Billboard magazine. As of 2018, he has a net worth of $60 million. Adam Noah Levine was born on March 18, 1979, in Los Angeles, California to Fredric Levine, the founder of the retail chain M. Fredric, and Patsy Levine née Noah. His father’s family is Jewish, while his mother has German, Scottish, and Irish ancestry. Growing up in the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, Levine spent his childhood immersed in music. He cites The Beatles as having had the biggest influence on him as a musician.
Personal Life
When he was seven, his parents divorced, and though Levine stayed with his father, the two remained estranged emotionally. Music became an outlet for Levine, who found himself “obsessed” with it at an early age. At the age of five, he began taking drum lessons, which led him to discover a previously hidden passion for percussion. As a teenager, he took part in several high-profile songwriting competitions, including the American Song Festival and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, in which he placed second overall.
Adam Levine has been married twice. His first marriage was to model Jane Herman in 1997. The couple divorced in 1999. In 2014, Levine married model Behati Prinsloo. The couple has two daughters: Dusty Rose (born in 2016) and Gio Grace (born in 2018).
Levine is a supporter of LGBT rights and has spoken out against discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. In 2013, he criticized the band Nickelback for their homophobic lyrics. In 2017, he spoke out against the Trump administration’s decision to roll back protections for transgender students.
Adam Levine has won three Grammy Awards, all of which were for Best Pop Vocal Album. He has also been nominated for nine American Music Awards (winning four), seven Billboard Music Awards (winning one), five NAACP Image Awards (winning one), and three Brit Awards (winning one). In 2011, Levine was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive. In 2013, he was ranked as the seventh-best selling artist of the 2000s by Billboard magazine. As of 2018, he has a net worth of $60 million.
222 Productions
The first project for Levine’s production business, 222 Productions, which he founded in 2013, was Sugar (2018), a YouTube Premium online drama series modeled after the music video for the same-titled Maroon 5 song. Musicians frequently disrupt events for unaware fans. Levine acted as executive producer for the business that created the reality competition series Songland, which made its NBC debut on May 28, 2019. Wheelhouse Entertainment and the business have an agreement.
Conclusion
Adam Levine is one of the most successful musicians of our time. As the frontman of Maroon 5 and a judge on The Voice, he has achieved massive success both as a solo artist and as part of a band. In a recent interview, Levine talked about his musical inspirations, what he looks for in a contestant, and what he loves about being a coach on The Voice. These insights give us a rare glimpse into the mind of one of today’s most successful musicians.
