Hello again my beautiful friends! It’s about time we meet a new 311 fan. Let’s hear the story of Adam Salamon!
It was 1995 and Adam heard “All Mixed Up” and “Down” on the radio and he ran right out to buy the CD. “I love the rap/rock/reggae vibe!”
Adam was late to the game to start seeing 311 live. His first show was in 2007 at Northerly Island in Chicago, his buddy Dujuan brought him to it and he’s never been the same. “Thanks, DAP!” As for show count, he never really tracked his number but knows it’s definitely over 50 times. “Eleven states, three countries, and eight 311 Days!”
A couple of Adams favorite shows include 311 Day 2014 in New Orleans and the 2015 Soundsystem cruise. “And the end of the world party at 311 Day in 2020!”
A few of Adam’s favorite songs include “Fuck the Bullshit,” “Full Ride,” and “Sun Come Through.” As for favorite lyrics, he obviously loves, ” Stay positive and love your life.” Another fave is “I chart the planets and the whales’ migration, I’m home everywhere, I run the station. The last light of a dying star, In every game I’m a wild card.”
Adam was born and currently resides in Chicago, Illinois. He also lived in California and Arizona when he was younger. He is happily married with 3 kids who have all attended 311 shows with him. “Our youngest starts college in the fall, so I was able to bring my wife to her first 311 Day this year and we had an absolute blast!” For work, Adam is a commercial real estate broker that specializes in hospitality. And of course, he’s a full time positive vibe merchant!
Fun fact about Adam – he once saved a baby dolphin in Florida! “It had a fishing hook through it’s dorsal fin. While it’s mother along with a pod of dolphins and my family watched. Just another day in paradise. ;)”
When asked what makes him unique, Adam replied, “What makes me laugh, stand apart? Love and positivity for sure, mixed with a nice amount of style and zest. I’m spicy!”
Other music that Adam can be found listening to includes Dirty Heads, Pepper, The Movement, and Katastro. “RIP Andy.” For guilty pleasure, he said that sports cards, Kanye, and MeTV are a few that he has.
Adam has a message specifically addressed to Pnut: “I think you are an awesome human being and I hope the break you are about to take is exactly what the doctor ordered.”
Now here are Adam’s words to all the other 311 fans:
“It’s been a rough couple of years for us as a fan base and as a country. I would just like to remind everyone that winning hearts and minds comes from sharing love and positivity with people, not through hostility and derision. I feel like we as a group are ambassadors of what the world needs more of and I really hope my fellow excitables take that to heart! I am so grateful to be a part of this family. 311 and their fans have changed my life for the better in so many ways, I’ve got nothing but love for the band and our community.”
Thank you so much Adam for sharing your story! Much gratitude as always to the supporters and readers of this little blog. Have an amazing week. Sending love & light to you all.
Much Love – The Runt