Reckless, which followed in 1984, became one of the decade's most commercially-successful albums, peaking at Number 1 in both Canada and America on the strength of Top 10 singles like ' Run to You,' ' Summer of '69,' and ' Heaven.' Bryan Adams' biggest hit came in 1991 with the power ballad ' (Everything I Do) I Do It for You,' which appeared in the movie Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves and peaked at Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart for a record-breaking 16 weeks. You Want It You Got It followed in 1981 and was a minor hit in Canada, while 1983's Cuts Like a Knife was a Top 10 success in both Canada and America. However, he fared far better as a solo artist, beginning with the release of his self-titled debut solo album in 1980. He made his musical debut at 16 years old, joining the short-lived glam-rock band Sweeney Todd as a replacement vocalist.
The son of a British Army officer, he was born on Canadian soil in Kingston, Ontario, on November 5, 1959. Bryan Adams is one of the best-selling artists in rock history, renowned worldwide for his raspy vocals and anthemic, melody-driven songwriting.
