Bryan Adams is a Canadian singer, songwriter, guitarist, and photographer, widely recognized for his powerful voice and emotionally charged rock ballads. Born on November 5, 1959, in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Adams began playing music at a young age and rose to fame in the early 1980s with the release of his third album, Cuts Like a Knife. His breakthrough came with the 1984 album Reckless, which featured chart-topping hits like “Summer of ’69,” “Heaven,” and “Run to You,” cementing his status as a global rock icon.
Known for his raspy voice and heartfelt lyrics, Adams achieved massive international success in the 1990s with “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You,” the theme song for the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, which spent 16 consecutive weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart—a record at the time. He continued to release hit albums and collaborate with major artists, including Tina Turner, Sting, Rod Stewart, and Barbra Streisand.
Beyond music, Bryan Adams is a passionate humanitarian and accomplished photographer. He has used his platform to advocate for causes such as education, human rights, and the environment, and he founded the Bryan Adams Foundation to support children’s education globally. His photography work has been exhibited internationally and includes portraits of celebrities and social themes.
Over his decades-long career, Adams has sold over 100 million records worldwide, won numerous awards including a Grammy, and has been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. He continues to tour and record new music, maintaining his reputation as one of the most enduring and influential figures in rock music.
