151. Bryan Adams

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With a string of straight forward Rock albums in the 80’s Bryan Adams felt like a breath of fresh air to many disillusioned music listeners who struggled to identify with the New Wave sounds or Heavy Metal that seemed to split the music world. Adams was a safe option and maybe that would become a problem for Adams later. As other genres emerged, Adams embraced a very safe form of Soft Rock and the pock marked Canadian was churning out more elevator standards than Rock songs. Should the Hall look at his 80’s work alone he would have a better shot then if they look at his post “Robin Hood” work.

 

 


Should Bryan Adams be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 92%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 1.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1.9%

The Bullet Points

  • Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 June 2005
  • Country of Origin: Canada (Kingston, Ontario)
  • Why they will get in: The hits are there, and it was over a long period of time.  He also wrote most of his material.
  • Why they won't get in: The Critics may have liiked Adams, but they did not love him.  Also, his vibe is more Adult Contemporary.
  • Nominated in: Never
  • Essential Albums: Cuts Like A Knife (1983)
    Reckless (1984)
    Waking Up the Neighbours (1991)
    18 til I Die (1964)
  • Our Five Favorite Songs as Chosen by Each Member of the NIHOF Committee: Hiidin From Love (From Bryan Adams, 1980)
    Cuts Like a Knife (From Cuts Like A Knife, 1983)
    Run To You (From Reckless, 1984)
    Summer of '69 (From Reckless, 1984)
    One Night Love Affair (From Reckless, 1984)

Should Bryan Adams be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 92%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 4.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 1.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1.9%

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