Bryan Adams
Biography
Bryan Adams is a globally renowned Canadian musician, acclaimed photographer, and philanthropist. Born to English parents, he spent his youth travelling across Europe and the Middle East due to his father's diplomatic work. He signed with A&M Records at 18 and gained international fame with Cuts Like a Knife (1983) and Reckless (1984), the latter becoming the first Canadian album to go Diamond. Alongside hits like Summer of '69, Adams became a global rock icon, touring extensively and contributing to major charity efforts like Live Aid (1985), Tears Are Not Enough, and Live 8 (2005).
Alongside his music career, Adams harboured a lifelong passion for photography. Inspired by his parents’ early film cameras, he began shooting in the 1960s and later adopted a Rolleiflex in 1980, which became central to his vision. His works include portraits of iconic artists such as Amy Winehouse, Mick Jagger, Lana Del Rey, and Kate Moss, having also been published in various prestigious publications. His fashion photography has appeared in the likes of Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, and others, earning him multiple Awards.
Adams is also the co-founder of Zoo Magazine, a Berlin-based art and fashion journal. His photography has been exhibited in venues including the Saatchi Gallery, London, Stockholm’s Fotografiska, and The Royal Ontario Museum, Canada. In 2006, he founded The Bryan Adams Foundation to support education and improve the lives of disadvantaged children and communities worldwide. “I give back because my music has given my name the ability to help others,” Adams says, embodying both artistic excellence and humanitarian commitment.
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