Adam Wade (singer)

Patrick Henry Wade, known professionally as Adam Wade, (March 17, 1935 – July 8, 2022)[3] was an American singer, musician and actor. Wade was known for being the host of the CBS game show Musical Chairs (1975). This made him the first Black game show host.[4]

Adam Wade
Wade circa 1964.
Born
Patrick Henry Wade

(1935-03-17)March 17, 1935[1][2]
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 8, 2022(2022-07-08) (aged 87)
Montclair, New Jersey, U.S.
EducationVirginia State College
(attended)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • musician
  • actor
Years active1959–2022
Spouse(s)
Kay A. Wade
(m. 1956; div. 1973)

Jeree Wade
(m. 1989; his death 2022)
Children3
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • drums
Labels

Wade died on July 8, 2022 in Montclair, New Jersey from problems caused by Parkinson's disease at the age of 87.[5]

References
  1. "March 17, 1935". Brainyhistory.com. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  2. "Adam Wade Biography". Thehistorymakers. Archived from the original on February 15, 2017.
  3. "Adam Wade – Biography". 45cat.com. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  4. Larkin, Colin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 2605. ISBN 0-85112-939-0.
  5. Top 10 singer and television pioneer Adam Wade dies at 87


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