Adam Faith

Terence (Terry) Nelhams-Wright, known as Adam Faith (June 23, 1940—March 8, 2003) was a English singer and actor. He was born in Acton in West London, and was unaware that his real surname was Nelhams-Wright until he applied f

Terence (Terry) Nelhams-Wright, known as Adam Faith (June 23, 1940—March 8, 2003) was a English singer and actor. He was born in Acton in West London, and was unaware that his real surname was Nelhams-Wright until he applied for a passport and obtained his birth certificate. He was known as Terry Nelhams in early life.

Adam Faith was one of Britain's early pop stars. His first hit, "What Do You Want", came in 1959, and with subsequent songs like "Poor Me" "Don't That Beat All" and "Someone Else's Baby" he established himself as a serious rival to Cliff Richard in British pop music. His style and looks were in complete contrast to Cliff's, offering a real alternative for the teenage market. Like most contemporary pop singers, he did not write his own material, and much of his early success was attributable to his partnership with John Barry. He gave a credible account of himself on the TV interview series Face to Face with John Freeman in December 1960.