Be Humble!

Have you ever heard of Adam Young? If not, how about Owl City, Sky Sailing, or Port Blue?
Adam Young started making music in his parent’s basement while suffering from insomnia. He plays the piano, keyboards, synthesizer, guitar, bass guitar, banjo, xylophone, accordion, drums, percussion, and is lead vocals. He’s also the founder of Owl City, Sky Sailing, and Port Blue. While making music by himself, Adam posted his electro-pop songs to MySpace, and on iTunes, selling about 2,000 tracks a week.
Adam has mentioned that he has aspergers syndrome, and has described himself as being deeply shy and socially introverted. He’s also said that he considers himself to be a amateur photographer. Adam has identified himself as a Christian, and writes about his faith in his music and on his blog.

He has provided vocals for Christian singers TobyMac in “The First Noel,” produced music for Relient K- “Terminals,” and remixed songs “Savior” by LIGHTS, and “Blinding Light” by Switchfoot.
Adam and his band members often volunteer at the local Salvation Army. From washing dishes and serving food to people to sorting donations for distribution at their Family Store and hauling boxes. Owl City is giving back through volunteering and hopes their fans will do the same.
Adam Young is my hero because he volunteers, doesn’t drink, and I think is a really good role model I look up to. I’ve learned that even if you’re famous, you have to be humble. In 2006, he said, “I hope you enjoy my music as much as I enjoy creating it…..This music is my heart and soul.
This is who I am.”