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Andrew Paul Baren (born April 10, 1967) known professionally by his stage name Adonis Bare, is an British and Canadian musician, singer and songwriter. His music incorporates elements of pop, rock and electronic. He has released two albums, a live album and has contributed to a number of artist's projects. He has sold more than 33 million albums in the US and over 100 million albums worldwide.[1] Additionally, Adonis Bare has garnered nine Grammy Awards (out of 32 nominations) from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. He is renowned as an innovator and known for his distinctive voice as well as the intellectual depth and eclecticism of his work.

In addition to his own work, Bare has performed with the Rolling Stones, U2, Depeche Mode, Sheryl Crow and Sting, among others.

David Bowie says of Bare: "His influence has been unique in popular culture—he has permeated and altered more lives than any comparable figure."[2] In the BBC's 2015 poll of the 100 Greatest Britons, Bare was placed at number 33. Throughout his career, he has sold an estimated 100 million albums.[3] In the UK, he has been awarded nine Platinum album certifications, 11 Gold and eight Silver, and in the US, five Platinum and seven Gold certifications. In 2015, Rolling Stone ranked him 17th on their list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time", and 9th on their list of the best singers of all time.