Mark Leslie Adams Sr.

Rest peacefully my brotha thank you for all the great music and bass lines you gave to us. Will always keep your memory alive forever.

AS A LIFE LONG SLAVE FAN, THANK YOU ETERNALLY FOR THE GREATEST FUNK MUSIC THE WORLD WILL EVER HEAR!

Amongst the most unique talents in the world.

Still my favorite & the Best Bass Player of all time RIp Mark Adams!

Just stopping by to give respect. Rocking Slave all evening long as I tend to do often when I need a pick me up. I was 14, 15 years old when Slave music was all the rage. I remember walking the halls of my school and a young male classmate began acting like he was my paparazzi and pantomiming using a camera while serenading me with the lyrics to Snapshot. Oh and Slide...my goodness that groove hits the soul hard. Was shocked to know Mark was 16 y.o. when he recorded Slide. Such a talent. Thank you for the joy.

Mark, It's been 12 years since you passed. I am still rocking SLAVE.... Rest in Peace brother.

I felt honored to have met Mark Adams and see the Greatest Bass Player in my opinion slap that Bass the way he did amazed me. You are one of a kind and I will always cherish the memory of meeting you and having that conversation we had .

RIP Mark

TO THE ADAMS FAMILY, YOU ALL ARE MY PRAYERS. I WILL TRULY MISS MY BROTHER IN MUSIC, "MR. MARK L. ADAMS". I'M GLAD TO HAVE SHARED SOME GOOD TIMES ON MANY STAGES WITH SLAVE OUT IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC. HEARING YOUR SIGNATURE SOUND "LIVE". YOU HAVE INSPIRED SO MANY UP AND COMING BASSIST, AND THE VETERANS HAD TO STEP UP THEIR GAME. YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED.

R.I.P.... "HANSOLOR".

Remembered forever as one of the "Funkiest Bassist" to come up out of "The Land of Funk" Dayton Ohio. So many memories of the good times we shared on and off the stages across the USA. Always remembered and never forgotten.
R.I.P.

RIP to the best bass player ever Mark Adams!

Mark i cannot believe its been 10 years. I remember the last time i heard your voice. It would be 1130 pm on March 4th when you wanted to come home. You always told me to look out for your tribe. Look at your beautiful family. A tribe of grandchildren and great grands. I miss you so much but i know you are resting in heaven. I love you. RIP Hansolor

Thanks for inspiring me to play the bass. You have left a legacy. Rest In Peace!

Mark you were one of the baddest bass player in Ohio, You left many memories up on this world, You are missed

My brother in music. One of the baddest, funky bassist in the world. I've had the pleasure of sharing stages all across America. Those where the good ol' days when music was music. Hanging out before and after the shows are my fondest memories. I'm honored to have known you (Slave) and the rest of the band. Your legacy continues on with your son Mark paving the way. Rest in Paradise....

LeRoy McLemore Jr.
Ohio Players...3/2/21

To Sheena, children-grandchildren-great grandchildren, Mark gave us a piece of himself everytime he picked up that guitar. His memories will live in our hearts forever. At such a young age he and other Daytonians got a chance to chase their dream and so glad they were able to. His offspring is just a reminder that he haven't left us and will always have a strong spirit not only in Dayton but the world. Mark made his mark and I know GOD is proud of his solider. Bless you all and GOD bless~

I didn't know Mark personally or met him but i see and hear that he was a good musician,person and friend,we both played music but never crossed paths,my condolences to family and friends,i would loved to have jammed with him,him on bass and me on guitar,in time i'll meet him in spirit ,we'll jam then,RIP Mark***

Mark was a very talent musician His life was taken to soon but he will be missed His music will always be in our Hearts.RIP Mark

Mark was God's gift to the world and blessed me immensely through his virtuosity and monstrous tone on his bass! He was truly original and can't be imitated or duplicated. The mold is broken and will never be made again. By an extreme narrow-minded oversight, Mark was not included in the Bass Player 100 best bassists of all time. That is an absolute disgrace and is a glaring example of the fallacy of limiting the amazing talent of the world to an opinionated list. RIP Mark.....your light continues to shine my brutha!

Continue to rest in peace, Mark. You are not forgotten

Mr Mark-Sir Hansolor.
Thank you for your very special distinctive sound that made Slave's music so unique.Part of my youth has now gone with you.The joy of obtaining the latest Slave LP or CD was a highlight in my life!
Thanks for the music.
You will be missed.
God bless you & your family,friends & fans.

NEAL JACKSON UK

Ron Seawood Sr May God bless you all

When I first heard Slave what I really heard was a thunder roar and thump I knew right there I was hooked it was the bass of Mark Adams and I was a fan had all of their albums.God bless his family

R.I.P. Mr. Mark a.k.a "The Hansolor". You music/Bass style will live on brother. You are greatly missed. funk em' in heaven bro!

Mark Hansolor Adams RIP, forever in our hearts

Rest in peace. Thanks for the great music from Ohio.

Mark, you inspired me to pick up a bass when I joined the USAF in 1977. I play Slave in my car every day and am inspired every day by your play. RIP, Sir Hansolor and my deepest condolences to the Adams family.
Tim Canty, USAF (Retired)

Mark I wish I had the chance to tell you how much your bass playing meant to me. It gave me joy to listen to it, and gave me something to strive for in my own playing. The best music is that which strikes a nerve and triggers emotion and your music did all that for me. Thank you. I hope wherever you are you are at peace.

Mark, you will be missed, thank you for always providing happiness in my life through your music.

To a bass player who inspired me to new heights. Rest in Peace my man.

The GREATEST BASS Player Ever! You inspired me to play the BASS, and you will truly be Missed. To the family; you are in my thoughts and prayers.
RIP Mr. Mark "Hansolor" Adams. (MLA)

Simply stated - Thank you Mark for doing that funky thang you did :))) May your family find strength and comfort through GOD.
~Loving Fan~

RIP. Mr. Hansolar

When I started playing bass there was not a Slave song I did not want to learn how to play. If you thought you were a bass player and did not hear of Mark Adams you might as well put the instrument down and try something else. He was a must listen to player in the 70's and 80's if you wanted to play bass guitar. RIP Mr. Adams. You will be greatly missed.

your in soul heaven with all the best

REST IN PEACE..THANKS FOR THE MUSIC.

Mark 'The Hansolor' Adams,

The finest bass player who ever lived. His style can never
be duplicated. A very special person. A pleasure to have worked with you, Mark. Rest in peace.

To Ms. Sheena Damico, our loving thoughts are with you and
your family. We are so sorry for your loss.

Jennifer Ivory
Slave/Aurra Songwriter

i always thought i was the biggest slave and most of all Mark Adams fan but since his death I've read so many internet blogs with people paying their respects.
And like so many others have said he was my reason for playing bass all those funky grooves and thunderous thumps and plugs jus over whelmed me. so the christmas of 1978 i got my first bass guitar and the concept album by slave and from that point forward i was a fan and a disciple of Mark Adams the Hansolar may you rest in peace and i guarantee you will never be forgotten .....May you forever stone jam!!!!

Such a precious gift, life...You brought it while you were here and we'll miss you now that you've moved on...R.I.P. from the whole Montclair crew.

To the family, I am sorry for your loss. I remember Mark from the Trenton days playing together with the neighborhood bunch until he stop playing kickball, basketball then went to playing the guitar, drums and formed the band. They used to practice in the garage. We became their first fans. Later brought their albums (CDs) and attended their concerts. He will be remembered and missed.

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Mark during Slave's U K tour of '84.I am truly saddened by this news as both Slave & Mark are my No 1 heroes.RIP Mark.
Neal,United Kingdom

Mark Adams influenced millions to play bass, wrote songs that stood on the foundation of your creativity, and you had a style and sound that no one can duplicate. Your stage presence will always be remembered. Our last conversation: Ibenez basses with Ampeg amplifiers. I will always listen to your music. You are why I still play bass. RIP

I hope you knew how much your music and your SOUND influenced everybody playing today. Your are, and will always be STELLAR FUNGK...Well done, my brotha...Rest in Paradise...

One of the baddest bass cats on the planet has just left us. Fond memories will always remain with me.

Brother Mark R.I.P. as we had a great time playing music in the group Slave together your brother Kevin Johnson.

Mark you will be truly missed, your music will live forever, Love Carletta

Your works stood out amongst the best,and inspired so many of us bass players as well as other musicians,and me the other guys who grew up listening to you and Slave we say Thank you for sharing your skill and musicianship over the years
Now your work is done RIP.
Many prayers go out to the family and may God bless you all in this time of need

R.I.P, Mark.....a true original with mad skillz, mad chops, mad tone and mad grooves......

Rest In Peace!!! Prayers to the familia-Absolute peace!

R.I.P Mark

R.I.P. Brother. I grew up with your bass lines running through my head. And I still can't get them out. You will be sorely missed.

Please accept my sincere condolences and prayers! Mark has left behind an unmatched legacy! Huge influence in my early bass playing development! May he Rest In Peace!

Just another one of the 1000's inspired by Mark. RIP Mark, thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Catch ya on the flip side.

R.I.P MARK

R.I.P. MARK

Mark's basslines with Slave were the first to challenge me as a child and they still challenge me as an adult. My heart is heavy right now because when Mark passed he took a large piece of my childhood with him. May he rest in peace and may God bless his family during this difficult time.

It's been a pleasure not only to have been able to enjoy the musical legacy of Slave, but to have had regular correspondance with Mark in the last few months of his life through e-mail. He was an inspiration for me in the best of days, and a saving grace in the worst. He was always down to earth, extremely pleasant and charming to the core. Sincerest condolonces to his family, and to and from all of us fans around the world who viewed his and Slave's legacy as being second to none.

My condolences and prayers go out to the entire family. I had the opportunity to meet Mark and he signed my bass guitar which I will always cherish. He was the reason why I started playing bass. He was truly a gifted and talented musician who will be greatly missed. R.I.P

Mr Mark Adams, Rest In Peace my brother. Your music, "Slave", and its' legacy will live on.....

O'Jon....

Thank you Mark,god bless you and your family. R.I.P.

I met Mark years ago before moving to LA,i'm so sorry to hear about his passing,i remember the band when their music was on the radio,i would come home occasionally and hear about them and their performances,yes! we will all miss Mark and my regards to the family sincerely,(former guitarist for Barry White/Isaac Hayes),Emmett North Jr.

Thanks Mark for sharing your great gift with us. God bless all those whos lives he touched. RIP my brother

To the family i Pray peace and comfort in your times of loss.I as a bassplayer am thankful for the sounds that have came from Marks "Heart&Soul"a worldwide sound close to my small home town of Lima,OH R.I.P.(rest in praise)from the bassman Curt.Wmson

To the Adams and Slave Family our condolences and prayers go out to you all. Mr. Mark L. Adams Sr. will be truly missed, but his music legacy and signature sound remain for all of us to hear. God must be building an army of great musicians. The stage is being set, the players are in preparation, SHOWTIME IS NEAR!
Let us all be ready to sing praises to our Redeemer.
R.I.P. "MR MARK"

To the family of Mark Adams,
I met Mark through my fiance James Cameron. This was my one and only time. I was taught you cantell who a person is by your first converstation. Mark left a standing impression on me. He was a wonderful person with a lot to give to the world and his fellow man. From all that I have been told he was great and I truly missed knowing a wonderful man!

My older brother Jeff introduced me to your music when I was like 12, and 33 years later you still are the baddest I've heard. Thank you for the Funk. God bless.

R.I.P My Brotha we met when I was 15 and you gave me the road map to being funky as I wanna be ... U will be missed...

M. Kelly

To The Adams family.....Mark i remember when i first saw you playing the bass...what a joy too see...You will be playing for the best now.....and i know you will do just fine....R.I.P. my friend...until we meet again....May God bless your family in this time of sorrow.

Mark Adams! Thank you for sharing your music bass skills talent...I always said that you are "The Original Bass Trendsetter!" God Bless your Family and Friends.

Thanks Mark for the Music,the sounds on the bass...you are the funkiest bass player that ever lived...R.I.P. My condolences to the Adams family & extended families.

Gerald GMAN Smith

man i had the best slave experience in the Atl last month ,, and Mark made it a pure pleasure. miss you dearly man

I would like to extend my condolences to Sheena and all of Marks children. My prayers are with you.

TO THE ADAMS FAMILY, YOU ARE MY PRAYERS.I WILL TRULY MISS MY BROTHER IN MUSIC,MR. MARK L. ADAMS.I'M GLAD TO HAVE SHARED SOME GOOD TIMES ON MANY STAGES WITH YOU OUT IN THE WORLD OF MUSIC, HEARING YOUR SIGNATURE SOUND LIVE.YOU HAVE INSPIRED MANY UP AND COMING BASSIST,AND THE VETERANS HAD TO STEP UP THEIR GAME.YOU WILL BE TRULY MISSED. R.I.P. "HANSOLOR".

I am just hearing of the passing of Mark, and I want to extend my condolences to his family and loved ones.

I grew up listening to my older brother master the bass from Mark's unparalleled technique, and to this day I judge a song's strength based on the bass.

Mark Adams will be missed, but will live on through his music.

Mark, I remember the early days of Charleston, and growing up, then later Slave. You will forever be remembered and loved.

You will surely be missed. My prayers go out to your loved ones.

Sorry about your lost, will keep your family in my prayers

Today I sent my little brother home to glory. I can't remember a time when I didn't know Mark or his family. My heart now has an empty place that can not ever be filled. I will always remember his laughter, his smile, and his practical jokes which he could never get enough of. I was blessed to continue to know and speak with Mark over the years, and will strive to keep on "Fungkin'" as my own life continues. I promise to faithfully watch over the rest of my extended family and will forever keep "L'il Bro" in my heart. Farewell, and keep the band in heaven thumpin' til I join you there. I know your mother has wrapped you in her arms, and welcomes you to your home with God.

R.I.P. Mark...Ive Learned alot from ya over the years..and still learnin it LOLOL Nobody can play it like You!
- Peace my Brother

I can remember watching Slave practice across from Trenton park back in da day before 'Slide' was even released and knew these cats were gifted. A young bro named Mark was tearin' up the bass before pluckin' and slappin' was even popular; he was all of wut 14? lol..wow pure talent. Do yo thang with Hendrix,Satch,James Brown et al in Heaven brotha...R.I.P.

He was the Man who hired me to tour with Slave.We always had a good time & he had to personally make sure I got my Money.
He was a true friend.Ill miss him Dearly.

We miss you and love you greatly. You definitely kept us on our toes. Your spirit is bright and will always be with us.

you were so young, but god called you home because your job here was done. can you tell my mom and dad i miss them so much just as your family will miss you. r.i.p. my brotha.

My prayers to you and your family. You will be missed but not forgotten.

My band opened for Slave in New Orleans about tne years ago. I've performed with him a few times since then. You will be missed!

Mark I will always love you. You were the finest bass player, writer, and perfomer of all time. I offer my heartfelt condolences to your family. You were truly a lover of life with such a free spirit. Loving you means loving your children and grandchildren. Loving you means loving the loves of your life, shenna, shreita, arvina, jubrina, and kim. Over 15 years of loving you we create soul experiences and now you have move on to a better place, heaven just got funkier. I love you and always will love, and I thank God for the phone call you made to me hours before you went to your father. R.I.P Mark and now that you touch so many peoples lives. Iris

I wish to extend my condolences to the family of Mark Adams. He was, in my opinion, one of the best bass players I've ever heard in the music industry. No one can slide that bass like he did and I'm so blessed to have grown up listening to Mark and his group, Slave. May he rest in peace!

WHAT A GREAT SHOW WE HAD IN 1983 ON THE RICK JAMES TOUR. THANK YOU FOR THAT OPPORTUNITY,I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER SLAVE......RIP MARK
RINNIE

Thanks for inspiring a young brutha back in the day to chase a dream! Peace to the Adams Family...

To The Family of My Inspiration, Mentor & most of all My Friend Mark Hansolor Adams Sr. May God Bless You withPeace & Bathe You All in Love... God Bless....

To Mark Adams Sr. R.I.P. bro.. you were truly a legend. I enjoyed the recording sessions we had, may God bless and keep your family.

To the Adams Family, sorry for your lost, may God bless you.
Jeffrey Arnold and Family

Mark u will be truly missed.


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