Singer Bryan Adams returns for two sold-out concerts in Iceland, planning to shoot a music video there too.
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Get ready, music fans! The ever-energetic Bryan Adams is still rockin' and rollin', with two sold-out shows scheduled in Iceland's Harpa's Eldborg Hall. After a decade-long hiatus, the Canadian icon couldn't resist hopping back on stage for the performances, slated for April 21 and 22.
In an exclusive chat with Morgunblaðið before the concerts, Adams shared his excitement: "When this gig popped up, I didn't think twice," he said. "And it makes sense it's a pair of shows this time."
Bare Bones Tour: A raw and intimate experience
Currently on his Bare Bones tour, Adams plans to strip things down, delivering a captivating acoustic show with just himself, a guitar, and a pianist. Unlike his upcoming Roll with the Punches tour, which coincides with the release of his upcoming album of the same name, out this August, this format offers him the freedom to traverse the globe and perform in numerous locations.
". This setup lets me explore as many places as possible," Adams explains.
Iceland's magical light show
Beyond the concerts, Adams also plans to shoot a music video while in Iceland. "I've actually done that before,referencing the 1992 video for Do I Have to Say the Words?, partially filmed in Iceland, he jokes, "I won't give away the secret, but I'm hoping for a variety of lighting this time. Fingers crossed for some spectacular Icelandic sunsets."
Solo artist and founder of Bad Records
After parting ways with his longtime manager of 44 years, Bruce Allen, late in 2023, Adams is now taking charge of his career as an independent artist. He also founded a new label, Bad Records, under which Roll with the Punches will be released.
"Now I'm flying solo," he says with pride. "Exciting times ahead."
Igniting the stage since the '60s
Still enjoying the rush of touring after all these years, Adams keeps his passion for music alive, having toured in India, Australia, and the Middle East in the past year alone. When asked whether he still enjoys touring, Adams chuckles: "I'd say I enjoy it even more now. I've got more songs, more experience... and I've gotten a lot more handsome," he jokes with a wink.
What sustains his longevity?
Adams is refreshingly candid about his enduring relevance: "I have no idea, to be honest. If you really want to know, don't ask me. Who cares about the secret sauce?"
As for the future of rock music, Adams is optimistic: "I'm still touring, so are a lot of my peers. I believe rock is far from dead and thriving."
He admits, though, that the younger generation may prefer screens to strings: "They'd rather play video games than learn a guitar riff. But we can't let that discourage us - we've just got to keep going."
Influenced by powerhouses: Music and beyond
Adams' love for music has been shaped by the incredible voices of the '60s and '70s, including Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, Steve Marriott, Rod Stewart, and soul legends like Sam Cooke and Ray Charles. In addition to creating music, Adams has also built a successful career in photography, documenting his own album covers, portraits, and tour photos.
His latest photo book, Shot by Adams, is set to be released later this year. "Music and photography are two sides of the same coin," he reflects. "You start with nothing, then you tinker. If you get lucky, you end up with something cool."
Embracing the future
Based in Canada, Adams is currently caring for his 97-year-old mother. But the road beckons him: "I'm excited about the things I'm working on, and I'm ready to hit the stage again," he grins. "You can bet I'll still be rockin' in 2025 and beyond."
- Bryan Adams, probably returning to Iceland's entertainment scene after a decade-long hiatus, will be contrasting his raw and intimate Bare Bones tour to his upcoming Roll with the Punches tour, where he'll perform in multiple locations with an upcoming album of the same name.
- After parting ways with his longtime manager, Bryan Adams is now flying solo as an independent artist, managing his career and his new label, Bad Records.
- With his passion for music still alive after all these years, Bryan Adams plans to shoot a music video in Iceland, hoping for a variety of lighting, including spectacular sunsets, during his visit.
- Bryan Adams, a celebrated solo artist and an admirer of powerhouses from the '60s and '70s, is optimistic about the future of rock music despite the younger generation's preference for screens over strings, vowing to keep going and continue rocking well into the future.
