Bryan Adams is a Rock icon. Many people do not know he is from Vancouver though. Adams was born in Kingston, Ontario but raised in Vancouver. Adams helped create the iconic sound that was rock in the late 80s and early 1990s.
His rise began in the early 80s as Adams released his self-titled album. His self titled album was good and it really caught the attention of Canadians. Adams really started to blow up with his 3rd album though with songs like “Cuts like a knife”, and “ Straight from the heart” really put Adams on the map. This was just the beginning though Adams’ whole life was about to change very soon. 
In 1984 Bryan Adams would release the album that would change his life forever and also change the lives of the people listening to the album because it was just that good. Adams released “Reckless” , a 10 song album. With songs like “Run to you”, “Heaven”, and “summer of 69” he really could have called it quits and the whole world still would never forget who Bryan Adams was. Those 3 songs on that 1 album have almost a combined 3 billion streams on Spotify right now which is just insanity.
Adams versatility is what has made him so special as a musician. His ability to adapt is how he is still making music till this day even though he really doesn’t have too.
Adams maintains his Canadian pride despite the spotlight. He frequently mentions how his creative and emotional foundation comes from the city and people of Vancouver, and he still represents the city internationally. He is a skilled photographer and philanthropist who uses his platform to promote humanitarian causes through the Bryan Adams Foundation when he is not performing. He’s just as good a person as he is a musician.
Bryan Adams is still touring, recording, and inspiring over 40 years into his career. His songs have been incorporated into every Canadian kid or adults musical memories as soundtracks to road trips, first loves, and enduring memories. Bryan Adams is more than just a rock star in Vancouver and among fans worldwide he is a representation of a winner, and this city and province is proud that he can represent us.