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Bryan Adams is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter, accomplished photographer, and dedicated social activist known for his global musical success and philanthropic endeavors.
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Request A ShowBryan Adams has joined forces with the Scottish music tech startup, Songbox, as a Co-founder. He was drawn to the platform's secure music-sharing capabilities, aiming to help musicians share their creations. This collaboration involves Adams co-founding the company.
DHL served as the Official Logistics Partner for Bryan Adams and his band during a tour across approximately 20 countries in 2019, managing transportation services. For his 'Shine a Light' world tour in 2019, Adams teamed up with DHL for an environmental project, committing to plant a tree for every ticket sold.
A collaboration with the Canadian brand Wuxly resulted in the creation of Wuxly's first-ever capsule collection. This partnership merged Wuxly's sustainable design principles with Adams' rockstar aesthetic.
Bryan Adams' record label, Bad Records, established a worldwide physical sales and distribution agreement with London-based Lasgo Records.
In 2021, Adams signed a deal with BMG to release his 15th studio album, 'So Happy It Hurts'.
In 2014, Adams signed a recording contract with Verve Records for the release of 'Tracks of My Years', an album of cover versions.
Bryan Guy Adams was born on November 5, 1959, in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. His father’s career as a British Army officer, UN peacekeeping observer, and Canadian foreign service diplomat led to the family living in various countries, including Portugal, Israel, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom. Adams taught himself guitar at an early age. His musical career began after he dropped out of high school at 15 to pursue music full-time. He became the lead vocalist for the glam rock band Sweeney Todd, replacing Nick Gilder. With Sweeney Todd, he re-recorded “Roxy Roller” and contributed to their second album, “If Wishes Were Horses” (1977). In 1978, at 18, Adams met Jim Vallance, forming a enduring songwriting partnership that would span decades.
Adams signed with A&M records in 1978, releasing his self-titled debut album in 1980. His breakthrough came with “Cuts Like a Knife” (1983), which featured hit singles like “Straight from the Heart.” This success was followed by “Reckless” (1984), his most commercially successful album, producing six top-15 singles and becoming the first album by a Canadian artist to be certified diamond in Canada. He continued to achieve significant global recognition with his 1991 album “Waking Up the Neighbours,” which included the monumental hit “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You.” This single remained number one in the UK for 16 consecutive weeks and sold over 15 million copies worldwide. His career has seen him sell between 75 million and over 100 million records and singles globally, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Beyond music, Adams developed a parallel career as a respected photographer, photographing figures like Queen Elizabeth II and contributing to fashion magazines such as British Vogue and Vanity Fair. He has published several photography books, including “American Women” (2005) and “Wounded – The Legacy of War” (2013). Adams is also a notable humanitarian and animal rights activist, involved in benefit concerts and campaigns for causes like Amnesty International, Greenpeace, and the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. His philanthropic efforts are primarily channeled through The Bryan Adams Foundation, which he funds to support global projects aimed at improving human lives.
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