Adam Bravin

Adam Michael Bravin, also known as DJ Adam 12,[1] is a musician and producer[2] who is half of the darkwave duo She Wants Revenge. He has also played in Crazy Town from 1995 to 1996, prior to DJ AM.[3] After She Wants Revenge, Bravin started working on his own solo project, Love Ecstasy Terror.[4] He has also been the personal DJ for President Barack Obama.[5]

Adam Bravin
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresAlternative rock, gothic rock
Years active1995–present

Biography

Bravin grew up with his parents listening to artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, and Led Zeppelin.[6] He began DJing at the age of 16, primarily at local house parties in the San Fernando Valley.[6] After a few years of spinning, Bravin began attending an LA nightclub owned by Prince. After about a year, Bravin was hired by Prince to DJ at the club.[6] Bravin plays bass guitar, keyboards, guitar, drum machine, and percussion, in addition to programming and vocals as well as video production.

Controversy

In 2015 alongside his friend and business partner Michael Patterson, Bravin created the goth oriented club Cloak & Dagger,[7] he acted as creative director and DJ. The club operated Tuesdays at the Pig ’N Whistle in Los Angeles, California. In June 2020 the club was closed amidst allegations of sexual misconduct,[8] and discriminatory treatment against people of color.[9]

References
  1. Verified Twitter account for Adam Bravin
  2. "Adam Bravin of She Wants Revenge". SuicideGirls. October 18, 2007. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  3. Fraser, Bear (December 12, 2013). "Crazy Town Reforms + Return to Their Roots With 'The Brimstone Sluggers'". arena.com. Retrieved April 21, 2014.
  4. Rosie (March 5, 2014). "Tony, Gabe and Steve in the studio with Adam Bravin'". everythingintime.com. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  5. Fama, Jilian (October 5, 2012). "Obama's Other Spin Doctor'". abcnews..go.com. Retrieved May 19, 2015.
  6. Bravin, Adam (2019-06-07). "The Incredible, True Story of How Adam Bravin Became Prince's DJ". Shondaland. Retrieved 2021-04-01.
  7. "Black Celebration: Cloak & Dagger Gives "Dark Music" Its Own Festival". 18 October 2017.
  8. "Cloak & Dagger misconduct claims include Thomas Middleditch". The L.A Times. 2019-10-22. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
  9. "Call Outs & Cancellations: L.A.'s Club, Fashion, Beauty Figures Cloaked in Controversy". LA Weekly. 2021-07-22. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
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