Bryan Adams

Adams in 2011, image via Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.com

Birth Name: Bryan Guy Adams

Place of Birth: Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Date of Birth: November 5, 1959

Ethnicity: English, possibly some Maltese

Bryan Adams is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer, guitarist, photographer, philanthropist, and activist. He has won dozens of awards, including many Junos and Grammys, including a Grammy win for Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture.

Bryan was born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, to English parents, Elizabeth Jane and Conrad James Adams. He is said to have a Maltese grandmother.

Bryan has two children with his partner Alicia Grimaldi.

Bryan’s paternal grandfather’s surname was Adams.

Bryan’s paternal grandmother’s surname was Fuller.

Bryan’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Watson.