BryanAdams
Bryan Guy Adams is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and photographer. He is estimated to have sold between 75 million and more than 100 million records and singles worldwide, placing him among the best-selling music artists. Adams was the most played artist on Canadian radio in the 2010s and has had 25 top 15 singles in Canada and over a dozen in the U.S., UK, and Australia.
- Origin
- Kingston
- Active since
- 1959
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Biography
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Bryan Guy Adams (born November 5, 1959) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, and photographer. He began his career in 1976 with the glam rock band Sweeney Todd before embarking on a solo career. Adams gained worldwide fame in 1991 with his album "Waking Up the Neighbours". A recognized songwriter, he has penned hits for other artists, including Joe Cocker. Adams is also known for his contributions to the soundtrack of the animated film "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron" in 2002, where he performed several songs.
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Estimated sales of 75 to 100 million records worldwide.
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Released the album "Waking Up the Neighbours" in 1991, which propelled him to global stardom.
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Six hit singles from the 1984 album "Reckless", including "Summer of '69".
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Winner of multiple Juno Awards, including Album of the Year in 1984 and 1985.
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Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media in 1991.
Awards
- Plume dorée2009
- officier de l'Ordre du Canada
- prix du Gouverneur général pour les arts du spectacle
- Prix Juno de l'album de l'année1984
- prix Juno du compositeur de l'année1984
- prix Jack Richardson (producteur de l'année)1984
- Prix Juno de l'album de l'année1985
- prix Juno du compositeur de l'année1985
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Stage Performance1986
- Prix Juno du meilleur artiste de divertissement1987
- Grammy Award de la meilleure chanson écrite pour un média visuel1991
- prix Jack Richardson (producteur de l'année)1992
- Prix Juno du meilleur artiste de divertissement1992
- Juno International Achievement Award1992
- MTV Movie & TV Award de la meilleure moment musical1992
- prix Juno de l'album international de l'année1993
- MTV Europe Music Award du Meilleur Artiste Masculin1994
- prix Juno du compositeur de l'année1999
- Panthéon de la musique canadienne2006
- Juno Humanitarian Award2010
Selection
Discography
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- Bryan Adams1980
Bryan Adams
- You Want It ▪ You Got It1981
You Want It ▪ You Got It
- Cuts Like a Knife1983
Cuts Like a Knife
- Reckless1984
Reckless
- Diana / Summer Of '69 / The Bryan Adamix1985EP
Diana / Summer Of '69 / The Bryan Adamix
- Into the Fire1987
Into the Fire
- Waking Up the Neighbours1991
Waking Up the Neighbours
- On Stage1991
On Stage
- 18 Til I Die1996
18 Til I Die
- On a Day Like Today1998
On a Day Like Today
- Spirit : L'Étalon des plaines2002
Spirit : L'Étalon des plaines
- Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron: Music From the Original Motion Picture2002
Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron: Music From the Original Motion Picture
- Room Service2004
Room Service
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- Live In Barcelona2008EP
Live In Barcelona
- Tracks of My Years2014
Tracks of My Years
- Get Up2015
Get Up
- Christmas EP2019EP
Christmas EP
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Bryan Adams?+
Bryan Adams was born in 1959.
Q02Where is Bryan Adams from?+
Bryan Adams is from Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Q03What kind of music does he make?+
Bryan Adams primarily makes rock, alternative rock, roots rock, soft rock, pop, adult contemporary, pop rock, and heartland rock.
Q04What are his biggest hits?+
Some of his biggest hits include the albums "Bryan Adams" (1980), "Reckless" (1984), and "Waking Up the Neighbours" (1991).
Q05Has he won any awards?+
Yes, Bryan Adams has won several awards, including the Juno Award for Album of the Year in 1984 and 1985.
Q06How long has he been active?+
Bryan Adams started his career in 1976.