Bryan Adams


Bryan Guy Adams OC, OBC, (born November 5th 1959 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian guitarist, singer, composer, record producer, photographer, and philanthropist. Some of his best-known albums are 'Reckless', '18 til I Die', and 'Waking Up the Neighbours'. Bryan Adams was already popular in Canada when the release of his third album 'Cuts Like A Knife' in 1983 brought him a large following in the USA. His fourth album, 'Reckless', often referred to as one of the most significant of the 1980s, sold over 4 million copies at the time and continues to sell now. His fifth album 'Into the Fire' went platinum. 'Waking Up The Neighbours', his sixth album in 1991, powered him to international stardom. The single '(Everything I Do) I Do For You' spent 16 weeks at number 1; it broke a UK record that had stood since 1955 and still stands today. Across in the USA it became the second largest selling single to 'We Are The World'. The song was featured in the film 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' (1991) and for this Mr Adams received his first Academy Award nomination. He was also nominated for a Golden Globe. 42 film Directors' have used Adams' music as soundtrack - from A Night In Heaven (1983) to Bobby (2007). Adams was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on April 20th 1998 and the C.O. (Officer of the Order of Canada) on May 6th 1988 for his contribution to popular music and his philanthropic work. He was also inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 1998, and...

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