Bryan Adams
Bryan Adams
- Full name: Bryan Guy Adams
- Date of birth: November 5, 1959
- Place of birth: Kingston, Ontario, Canada
- Nationality: Canadian
- Occupation: Singer, songwriter, record producer, photographer
- Known for: "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You", "Summer of '69", "Cuts Like a Knife"
Personal life
Bryan Adams was born on November 5, 1959, in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. His father, Conrad Adams, was a diplomat, and his mother, Elizabeth Adams, was a homemaker. Adams has one older brother, Bruce.
Adams grew up in a military family. He lived in several countries, including Canada, England, and Portugal.
Adams is married to Alicia Grimaldi. They have one daughter together, Mirabella Bunny Adams.
Career
Bryan Adams began his music career in the early 1980s, playing in a band called Sweeney Todd. He released his first solo album, Bryan Adams, in 1980.
Adams' breakthrough album was Reckless (1984), which spawned the hit singles "Run to You", "Summer of '69", and "Cuts Like a Knife".
Adams has gone on to release a number of successful albums, including Into the Fire (1987), Waking Up the Neighbours (1991), and 18 til I Die (1996).
Adams has also written and produced songs for other artists, including Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, and Bonnie Raitt.
In addition to his music career, Adams is also a successful photographer. He has published several books of his photography, and he has had his work exhibited in galleries around the world.
Awards and honors
Bryan Adams has won numerous awards for his work, including:
- A Grammy Award
- A Golden Globe Award
- A Juno Award
- An MTV Video Music Award
- A World Music Award
Adams has also been inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Personal life
Bryan Adams is a private person, and he rarely gives interviews. He is also known for his philanthropy. He has donated millions of dollars to various charities, including the Bryan Adams Foundation, which he founded in 1998.
Adams is also a supporter of the LGBTQ community. In 2013, he spoke out against Russia's anti-gay laws.
Net worth
Bryan Adams' net worth is estimated to be $75 million.
