Yes, Adele does play drums. The singer actually has a pretty diversified portfolio when it comes to musical instruments. On her albums, she has been credited with not only playing the drums, but with playing guitar, piano, celesta, bass, and even cowbell.

Does Adele write her own music?

Adele is an English singer-songwriter. ... However, most of the songs were written solely by Adele, including "Best for Last", "Crazy for You", "First Love", and "My Same", as well as her debut single, "Hometown Glory".

What did Adele do before she was famous?

After graduating in arts from the BRIT School in 2006, Adele signed a record deal with XL Recordings. In 2007, she received the Brit Award for Rising Star and won the BBC Sound of 2008 poll. Her debut album, 19, was released in 2008.