The musician died yesterday morning (Jan 12), aged 62 . The musician, who had cancer, 'could not afford to pay for treatment'
He had been battling liver cancer for a year. According to reports the trombonist "had no heath insurance to cover medical expenses" during his cancer struggle.
Adams' fellow musicians, family and friends attempted to raise money through fundraisers for a liver transplant prior to his death.
Longtime friend and fellow Kool & the Gang musician Michael Ray mourned Adams' loss.