Bryan Adams in Austin

Bryan Adams is a Canadian rock singer, songwriter and guitarist, born in Kingston, Ontario, in 1959. The albums Cuts Like a Knife and Reckless established his direct, melodic rock sound, while “Run to You,” “Summer of ’69,” “Heaven” and “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You” became signature songs. The Reckless Tour took him through arenas in 1984 and 1985, and he also performed at Philadelphia’s Live Aid concert at JFK Stadium. During the 18 til I Die Tour, he played Wembley Stadium in 1996. Beginning in 2010, he presented stripped-back sets in theatres and concert halls on the Bare Bones Tour, accompanied by pianist Gary Breit.