by Andrew Trendell, Alex Pollard | Photos by Wenn
Adele - the making of an icon: a timeline of her rise to stardom
The relentless rise of a modern day legend
For those of you who have been living in a deep underground nuclear bunker all week, you may not have heard that Adele is back! Expect her to dominate the airwaves and all popular consciousness for the next 12 months and beyond.
But how did we get here? How did a cheeky teen from Tottenham bloom into a globe-conquering whirlwind in less than a decade? Well, it probably has something to do with THAT voice, some era-defining soul pop, and a series of well-timed moments.
To celebrate Adele's return, here's a timeline of her career - mapping out how an icon was made.
Adele Tickets
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Xcel Energy Center , Saint Paul
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Xcel Energy Center , Saint Paul
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United Center , Chicago
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United Center , Chicago
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United Center , Chicago