Adam Hawley is a

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guitarist.

Biography

Hawley was born and raised in

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. At a young age he developed a keen interest in music, taking up piano lessons at eight and guitar lessons a year later. He eventually attended the

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where he graduated with a PhD in Music.

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

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