Adam Ficek

Adam Steven Ficek [ [http://www.ascap.com/ace/search.cfm?requesttimeout=300&mode=results&searchstr=1649280&search_in=c&search_type=exact&search_det=t,s,w,p,b,v&results_pp=20&start=1 ASC
] ] of Polish origin, is the drummer for the London rock band Babyshambles. He joined the band in January 2005, following the departure of Gemma Clarke. Prior to joining Babyshambles, Ficek used to teach drum lessons in schools, including the Knights Templar School in Baldock and Sir John Lawes School [http://top40-charts.com/artists/biography.php?aid=5807] ] , both in Hertfordshire and played drums for The White Sport.

Adam also drums and sings with the Mains Ignition collectiveFact|date=July 2008 and has played vibes, piano and drums on two crossover albums with various musicians on the London jazz scene.Fact|date=July 2008

Roses, Kings, Castles

Ficek has been working on a side project, Roses, Kings, Castles, since 2007. [cite web
author =
title = New Babyshambles side project launched
publisher = NME
url = http://www.nme.com/news/babyshambles/32742
date = Nov 26, 2007
accessdate = 2008-02-16 ]

It was initially set up as a formal creative feed for Babyshambles, and a platform to build and air his musical ideas. "It's an outlet for putting stuff out, just demos that I've been working on", states Ficek. [ cite news |first=Sarah |last=Walters |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Awards date for Babyshambles |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/music/rock_and_pop/s/1035521_awards_date_for_babyshambles |work=Manchester Evening News |publisher=M.E.N. Media |date=2008-02-07 |accessdate=2008-02-17 ]

The recordings are initially demo quality, with all instruments played by Adam.

Roses, Kings, Castles has released a single called 'Sparkling Bootz' it was released in April 2008. The second single, 'Entroubled' was released on September 8th 2008.

The debut album, titled Roses, Kings, Castles was released on September 22nd 2008.

References

External links

* [http://www.babyshambles.net Babyshambles official site]
* [http://www.mainsignition.com Mains Ignition]
* [http://www.dailymusicguide.com/Interviews/adam_ficek_babyshambles_roses_kings_castles_sparkling_bootz.aspx Audio interview with Adam Ficek on Roses Kings Castles]
* [http://www.myspace.com/roseskingscastles Official Roses, Kings, Castles MySpace]
* [http://www.ficekforever.net.tc Adams official forum]