Bryan Adams's 1983 Concert History

Bryan Adams is a Canadian-born musician, who has led one of rock music's most successful solo careers as a singer, guitarist, songwriter, composer, and music producer. In 1980, Adams released his self-titled debut studio album. The single "Straight From the Heart" (1983) from his third album "Cuts Like a Knife" was his first top ten hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. His fourth album, "Reckless" (1984), was the first to reach number one on the US Billboard 200 and spawned the classic single "Summer of '69." Over the next four decades, Adams led a prolific career that shows no signs of slowing down. On March 11, 2022, Bryan Adams released his fifteenth studio album "So Happy It Hurts."

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 31, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams / Eddie Money

Journey Frontiers Tour

Ratcliffe Stadium Fresno, California, United States
Show Duplicates for Jul 31, 1983
Jul 30, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams / Triumph / Night Ranger / Eddie Money

Day On The Green

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Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 30, 1983
Jul 26, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Jul 25, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Jul 24, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Jul 23, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry

Journey Frontiers Tour

Tingley Coliseum Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Jul 21, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry
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Lloyd Noble Center, University of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Jul 20, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry
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Lloyd Noble Center, University of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 20, 1983
Jul 19, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry
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Lloyd Noble Center, University of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Jul 18, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry

Frontiers

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Kansas Coliseum Wichita, Kansas, United States
Jul 17, 1983
Journey / Foghat / Zebra / Bryan Adams

Frontiers (Journey)/Zig-Zag Walk (Foghat)/Cuts Like a Knife (Bryan Adam’s)

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Tad Gormley Stadium New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 17, 1983
Jul 16, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry Mid-South Coliseum Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Jul 14, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams

Journey - Frontiers

Kansas Colesium Wichita, Kansas, United States
Jul 13, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams

FRONTIERS TOUR

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Kemper Arena Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Jul 12, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams

Frontiers Tour

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Kemper Arena Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Jul 10, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry

Frontiers Tour

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Reunion Arena Dallas, Texas, United States
Jul 09, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry Reunion Arena Dallas, Texas, United States
Jul 08, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams

Frontiers Tour

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Reunion Arena Dallas, Texas, United States
Jul 06, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry HemisFair Arena San Antonio, Texas, United States
Jul 05, 1983
Journey / Bryan Adams

Journey Frontiers Tour

Frank Erwin Center, University of Texas Austin, Texas, United States

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ROCK SUPER BOWL XVII / Journey / Aerosmith / Sammy Hagar / Bryan Adams
Apr 23, 1983
 Orlando, Florida, United States
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Journey / The Tubes / Sammy Hagar / Bryan Adams / John Courage / John Mellencamp on Jun 4, 1983 [985-small]

Journey / The Tubes / Sammy Hagar / Bryan Adams / John Courage / John Mellencamp
Jun 4, 1983
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Bryan Adams on Nov 21, 1983 [458-small]

Bryan Adams
Nov 21, 1983
 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Journey / Bryan Adams on Apr 20, 1983 [310-small]

Journey / Bryan Adams
Apr 20, 1983
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Journey / Bryan Adams on Apr 21, 1983 [311-small]

Journey / Bryan Adams
Apr 21, 1983
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry on Jul 18, 1983 [978-small]

Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry
Jul 18, 1983
 Wichita, Kansas, United States
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Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry on Jul 18, 1983 [979-small]

Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry
Jul 18, 1983
 Wichita, Kansas, United States
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Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry on Jul 18, 1983 [981-small]

Journey / Bryan Adams / Steve Perry
Jul 18, 1983
 Wichita, Kansas, United States
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Aerosmith / Bryan Adams / Anvil on Feb 25, 1983 [644-small]

Aerosmith / Bryan Adams / Anvil
Feb 25, 1983
 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Aerosmith / Bryan Adams / Anvil on Feb 25, 1983 [649-small]

Aerosmith / Bryan Adams / Anvil
Feb 25, 1983
 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Aerosmith / Bryan Adams / Anvil on Feb 25, 1983 [650-small]

Aerosmith / Bryan Adams / Anvil
Feb 25, 1983
 Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Journey / Sammy Hagar / Bryan Adams / Sequel on Aug 21, 1983 [929-small]

Journey / Sammy Hagar / Bryan Adams / Sequel
Aug 21, 1983
 Eugene, Oregon, United States
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Journey / Sammy Hagar / Bryan Adams / Sequel on Aug 21, 1983 [930-small]

Journey / Sammy Hagar / Bryan Adams / Sequel
Aug 21, 1983
 Eugene, Oregon, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Who is Bryan Adams?

Bryan Guy Adams, better known by his shortened stage name “Bryan Adams”, is a singer-songwriter and guitarist who began his musical career in 1975 and has since sold over 100 million singles and records globally. Some of most biggest albums include:

  • Cuts Like a Knife (1983) featured his first top ten hit in the US “Straight From the Heart.”
  • Reckless (1984) launched Adams to international stardom and included two of his most famous songs to this day: “Heaven” and “Summer of ‘69.”
  • Waking Up the Neighbors (1991) included “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" which reached the number one spot on the charts in 19 countries.

What genre is Bryan Adams's music?

Bryan Adams is widely known as a rock musician and has embraced a diverse range of sub-genres over his multi-decade career including hard rock, pop-rock, glam rock, soft rock, arena rock, and even non-rock genres like country.

How old is Bryan Adams?

Adams was born on November 5, 1959 and is 64 years old.

Where was Bryan Adams born?

Bryan Adams was born in Kingston, Ontario, Canada and began playing guitar, writing songs, and performing while still a teenager. The Canadian music scene offered a welcoming environment for the artist from a young age, which likely contributed to his long-term success.

How tall is Bryan Adams?

Adams is 5’8” (1.72m) tall.

How much is Bryan Adams worth?

Brian Adams's net worth is estimated at approximately $75 million.

When did "Heaven" by Bryan Adams come out and why did he write it?

Bryan Adam recorded the song “Heaven” in 1983. It was first released on Reckless in 1984. Even though Adams initially thought it wouldn’t fit well on the album, it become a global hit after being launched as a single in June 1985. The song was inspired by Journey’s "Faithfully" and was written when Adams was on the Frontier’s Tour with the band in 1983.

What movies is "Heaven" by Bryan Adams in?

The song "Heaven" by Bryan Adams has been featured in several films and television series. It first appeared in the 1983 film A Night in Heaven and has also been featured in the movie Grown Ups 2 and the 13th episode of the first season of The Carrie Diaries.

What do Shania Twain, Celine Dion, and Bryan Adams have in common?

Shania Twain, Celine Dion, and Bryan Adams are all Canadian singers. Other famous Canadian musicians include Avril Lavigne and Drake as well as the band Rush and many others.

What is Bryan Adams song "Summer of ‘69" about?

Bryan Adams' hit song "Summer Of '69" is a song about experiencing a dilemma between trying to become a rock star and settling down to live a normal life.

How many concerts has Bryan Adams had?

Bryan Adams has had 3,278 concerts.

What genre is Bryan Adams?

Bryan Adams is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Classic Rock, Soft Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Mellow Gold, Canadian, Power Pop, Canadian Pop, Canadian Singer-Songwriter, and Classic Canadian Rock.

When is the next Bryan Adams concert?

The next Bryan Adams concert is on April 29, 2024 at Oslo Spektrum in Oslo, Oslo, Norway.

When was the last Bryan Adams concert?

The last Bryan Adams concert was on April 26, 2024 at Scandinavium in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden.

What setlist does Bryan Adams play live?

The songs that Bryan Adams performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the March 16, 2024 concert at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, United States:

  1. Video Intro
  2. Kick Ass
  3. Can't Stop This Thing We Started
  4. Somebody
  5. 18 til I Die
  6. Please Forgive Me
  7. Shine a Light
  8. Kids Wanna Rock
  9. Heaven
  10. Go Down Rockin'
  11. It's Only Love
  12. You Belong to Me
  13. I've Been Looking for You
  14. The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You
  15. I Will Always Return
  16. Here I Am
  17. This Time
  18. (Everything I Do) I Do It for You
  19. Back to You
  20. So Happy It Hurts
  21. Run to You
  22. Summer of '69
  23. Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?
  24. Do I Have to Say the Words?
  25. Thought I'd Died and Gone to Heaven
  26. House Arrest
  27. Star
  28. Cuts Like a Knife
  29. Straight From the Heart
  30. All for Love

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