Bryan Adams
- Origin
- Kingston
- Born
- 1959
- Genres
- rock, rock alternatif, roots rock, soft rock, pop, musique contemporaine pour adulte, pop rock, heartland rock
- Labels
- A&M Records, Decca Records, Polydor, Verve Records, Universal Music Group
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Biography
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.
Highlights
- Estimated sales of 75 to 100 million records worldwide.
- Released the album "Waking Up the Neighbours" in 1991, which propelled him to global stardom.
- Six hit singles from the 1984 album "Reckless", including "Summer of '69".
- Winner of multiple Juno Awards, including Album of the Year in 1984 and 1985.
- Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media in 1991.
Discography
- Bryan Adams1980
- You Want It ▪ You Got It1981
- Cuts Like a Knife1983
- Reckless1984
- Diana / Summer Of '69 / The Bryan Adamix · EP1985
- Into the Fire1987
- Waking Up the Neighbours1991
- On Stage1991
- 18 Til I Die1996
- On a Day Like Today1998
- Spirit : L'Étalon des plaines2002
- Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron: Music From the Original Motion Picture2002
- Room Service2004
- 112008
- Live In Barcelona · EP2008
- Tracks of My Years2014
- Get Up2015
- Christmas EP · EP2019
- Shine a Light2019
- Bryan Adams: Classic2022
- Classic2022
- Classic Pt. II2022
- Pretty Woman: The Musical2022
- So Happy It Hurts2022
- A Rockin' Christmas · EP2023
- A Little More Understanding · EP2025
- A Great Big Holiday Jam2025
- Roll With the Punches2025
- Down the Marquee2025
Awards
- 🏆Plume dorée (2009)
- 🏆officier de l'Ordre du Canada
- 🏆prix du Gouverneur général pour les arts du spectacle
- 🏆Prix Juno de l'album de l'année (1984)
- 🏆prix Juno du compositeur de l'année (1984)
- 🏆prix Jack Richardson (producteur de l'année) (1984)
- 🏆Prix Juno de l'album de l'année (1985)
- 🏆prix Juno du compositeur de l'année (1985)
- 🏆MTV Video Music Award for Best Stage Performance (1986)
- 🏆Prix Juno du meilleur artiste de divertissement (1987)
- 🏆Grammy Award de la meilleure chanson écrite pour un média visuel (1991)
- 🏆prix Jack Richardson (producteur de l'année) (1992)
- 🏆Prix Juno du meilleur artiste de divertissement (1992)
- 🏆Juno International Achievement Award (1992)
- 🏆MTV Movie & TV Award de la meilleure moment musical (1992)
- 🏆prix Juno de l'album international de l'année (1993)
- 🏆MTV Europe Music Award du Meilleur Artiste Masculin (1994)
- 🏆prix Juno du compositeur de l'année (1999)
- 🏆Panthéon de la musique canadienne (2006)
- 🏆Juno Humanitarian Award (2010)
FAQ
How old is Bryan Adams?
Bryan Adams was born in 1959.
Where is Bryan Adams from?
Bryan Adams is from Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
What 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.
What are his biggest hits?
Some of his biggest hits include the albums "Bryan Adams" (1980), "Reckless" (1984), and "Waking Up the Neighbours" (1991).
Has he won any awards?
Yes, Bryan Adams has won several awards, including the Juno Award for Album of the Year in 1984 and 1985.
How long has he been active?
Bryan Adams started his career in 1976.
