Adam Ant Adam Ant is a charismatic English singer and new wave icon who launched a highly successful solo career in 1982. Following the disbandment of Adam & The Ants, he retained guitarist Marco Pirroni to transition from pirate aesthetics to a suave “dandy” persona. He immediately topped the UK charts with his debut solo single, “Goody Two Shoes”, and the hit album Friend or Foe. His solo work embraced a polished, horn-driven pop sound, yielding further hits like “Puss ‘n Boots” and “Strip”. Despite taking a hiatus for acting, he later returned to triumphantly tour his classic catalog.