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CHAPTER 1

A STAR

IS BORN

DESTINED FOR GREATNESS Adam Levine’s mark on the entertainment industry has been incredibly wide-ranging and mighty impressive. From chart-crushing songs and renowned world tours to 16 seasons of judging on The Voice and performing music videos seen by billions, the front man for Maroon 5 has seized superstardom—and shows no signs of letting go anytime soon. While “This Love” punctuated his arrival on the musical landscape and showcased his special gifts, his journey to greatness seemed destined from the beginning. THE BEATLES’ INFLUENCE Levine was born in Los Angeles on March 18, 1979, to Fredric and Patsy Levine. His dad ran several boutique clothing chains he founded while his mom was an admissions counselor. Levine has a brother (Michael), two half-siblings (Sam and Liza), and a stepsister (Julia). His parents divorced before his eighth birthday. Levine wound up spending the majority of his weeks with his mom and weekends with his dad. It was his mother who cultivated his appreciation for great music early in his life. She loved Simon & Garfunkel, Fleetwood Mac, andThe Beatles—a pretty powerful trio of musical acts that helped groom the youngster’s musical tastes and style at the beginning.

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