Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams turned rasping vocals and straightforward guitar rock into one of the 80s' most reliable hit formulas. 'Reckless' (1984) became the first Canadian album to sell a million copies at home and produced six charting singles including 'Summer of '69'.

Origin: Kingston, Ontario, Canada · Years active: 1975–present

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Biography

Bryan Adams turned rasping vocals and straightforward guitar rock into one of the 80s' most reliable hit formulas. 'Reckless' (1984) became the first Canadian album to sell a million copies at home and produced six charting singles including 'Summer of '69'.

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Genres

rock · pop

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Who are Bryan Adams?
Bryan Adams — Kingston, Ontario, Canada, active 1975–present. Bryan Adams turned rasping vocals and straightforward guitar rock into one of the 80s' most reliable hit formulas. 'Reckless' (1984) became the first Canadian album to sell a million copies at home and produced six chart
What did Bryan Adams release in the 1980s?
RADIO 1980 lists 3 albums and 5 essential songs for Bryan Adams, covering 1983–1987.
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