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Faye Adams is an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the 1950s. She is best known for her hit single, "Shake a Hand," which reached number one on the R&B charts in 1953. Adams was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1925. She began singing in church at a young age and was soon performing in local clubs. In 1952, she signed with Herald Records and released her debut single, "I'll Be True." The song was a hit, reaching number two on the R&B charts. In 1953, Adams released her biggest hit, "Shake a Hand." The song reached number one on the R&B charts and was later covered by many other artists, including Little Richard and Aretha Franklin. Adams continued to record and perform throughout the 1950s and 1960s, but she never achieved the same level of success as she did with "Shake a Hand." Adams retired from music in the 1970s and has since lived a quiet life. She is now 96 years old.

Popular As Faye Tuell
Occupation soundtrack
Age 98 years old
Zodiac Sign
Born 30 November 1924
Birthday 30 November
Birthplace Newark, New Jersey, USA
Nationality United States

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Faye Adams Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Faye Adams's Husband?

Her husband is Tommy Scruggs (1942 - ?)

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Faye Adams Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Faye Adams worth at the age of 98 years old? Faye Adams’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United States. We have estimated Faye Adams's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1953

She recorded her best-known song, "Shake a Hand", for Herald in 1953, which went to #1 on the US R&B charts.

1952

In 1952 she joined an R&B/blues band called Joe Morris' Blue Cavalcade, and recorded "I'm Gonna Leave You" for Atlantic Records in 1953. When the band's contract with Atlantic expired, she and Morris signed a contract with Herald Records, and she changed her name to Faye Adams.

1942

Faye eventually left the gospel genre for R&B and blues, and began getting jobs in New Jersey and New York nightclubs (after marrying musician Tommy Scruggs in 1942 she used the name Faye Scruggs).

1925

R&B/blues singer Faye Adams was born Faye Tuell in Newark, NJ, in 1925. As a young girl she and two of her sisters sang as The Tuell Sisters in churches in the Newark area and on a local radio station, where they were soon given their own gospel program.