John Adams (drummer)

John Adams
Adams in 2020
Born	(1951-10-09)October 9, 1951 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Died	January 30, 2023(2023-01-30) (aged 71) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Education	Cleveland State University
Years active	1973–2019
Known for	Drumming at Cleveland Indians games
Spouse	Kathleen Murray ​ ​ (m. 1978, divorced)​

John Joseph Adams (October 9, 1951 – January 30, 2023) was an American who was regarded as a superfan of the Cleveland Indians, a Major League Baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. Adams played his bass drum in the bleacher seats during nearly every Indians home game from August 24, 1973 against the Texas Rangers through 2019, which brought him positive recognition from the Indians and other organizations. He was involved in several ceremonial first pitches, he and his drum received free season tickets from the Indians, and the team gave away bobbleheads with his likeness.