Bryan Adams Schedules 20-Date Tour Through Canada : February 01, 2012

After announcing a U.S. acoustic tour dubbed the Bare Bones Tour late last year, Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams has announced his first arena tour of Canada in mo [...]

Bryan Adams Reschedules Tour Dates for 2012 : December 23, 2011

Bryan Adams will finally be bringing his solo acoustic tour to America early next year. Dubbed the “Bare Bones Tour,” Adams previously scheduled U.S. dates last Octob [...]

Safety Concerns Lead to Cancellation of Bryan Adams Delhi Concert : February 16, 2011

Seasoned rock crooner Bryan Adams hit a speed bump during his five-city tour in India after event promoter Netsurf Entertainment was denied a “No Objection” certifica [...]

Bryan Adams Targets Amy Winehouse’s Problems in Song ‘Flower Grown Wild’ : March 19, 2008

Canadian rock balladeer Bryan Adams reaches out to Grammy Award winning singer Amy Winehouse through a song to help her rid off her devils that made her the poster child [...]

bryan adams Biography

Bryan Adams, the Canadian rock songwriter-singer, bassist, guitarist and producer, was born on November 5, 1959 in Kingston, Ontario. He released his self-titled debut album in 1980. In 1981 “You Want It You Got It,” Adams' second album, was released and spawned the hit single “Lonely Nights.” Adams' breakout album was his third set “Cuts Like a Knife,” released in 1983. The set spawned the hit singles “Straight from the Heart,” “Cuts Like a Knife” and “This Time.” Adams has released a total of 10 studio albums, five live albums and five compilation albums over the course of his career.

Adams has won numerous nominations and awards, including from the Juno Awards, Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, ASCAP and MTV. He won two song composition Ivor Novello Awards and also been nominated for Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards for his film songwriting. Adams has been awarded with Order of British Columbia and Order of Canada for his popular music contribution as well as philanthropic work through his foundation that helps with improving education around the world.

In March 2011, Adams received the 2,435th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and in 1998 became part of the Canadian Walk of Fame. At the Juno Awards in April 2006, Adams became a member of Canada's Music Hall of Fame. He was recognized with an Allan Waters Humanitarian Award in July 2010 for his numerous charitable campaigns and concerts throughout his career. He also received the Governor General Performing Arts Award in May 2010 for 30 years of contributing to the arts.