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When did Adam Young start making music?

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Adam Young's first song “Splashdown” released on February 1, 2016.


Adam Young was born July 5, 1986 in Ottumwa, Iowa, but he grew up in Owatonna, Minnesota. He began releasing music on Myspace. His first big break came in 2009 with the release of “Fireflies”.

He has released music under a variety of names, his most well known being the electronic project Owl City. Others include American Jesus, Apes with Guns,... Read More
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