Bryan Adams returns to perform in Mumbai for sixth time
In the lead up to his India tour, Bryan Adams opens up on the Indian artist the dreams of collaborating with…
It comes as an exciting news for the countless fans of Bryan Adams who’s all set to stage his comeback to India for the sixth time for his ‘So Happy It Hurts tour’.
In an exclusive interview, the Canadian singer-songwriter talks on collaboration with an Indian artist, reflects on his past visits, and why India is ‘unique’ for him.
Three decades after his first India tour, Bryan Adams returns for his sixth visit, bringing his “So Happy It Hurts” tour to fans across the country. In an exclusive chat with a News agency, the Canadian rock icon shares his enthusiasm on the potential for a collaboration with AR Rahman on a film song.
He reveals that he is waiting for the day Rahman invites him to work on a film song with him.
The two legendary musicians first connected in the midst of Adams’ last India visit in 2018, with Rahman even posting a picture on Instagram, captioned, “Had a friendly chat with the amazing Bryan Adams… We shared stories about songwriting and Oscars!”
For Adams, acknowledged for hits like Summer of ‘69 and ‘Straight From the Heart’, simplicity has always been at the core of his music. Keeping it simple has always been his objective. It makes the music adaptable for the stage,” he explains. His style, he says, is shaped by an “old school” approach, with real instruments played by “three or four guys in a room.”
Since releasing his first single over 45 years ago, Adams attributes his longevity to his dedication to touring. He was among the earliest artists to perform for audiences worldwide, including those in India.
He went on to add they were one of the first to tour in many countries back in the ’90s, including India. He reminisces Mick Jagger calling after one of our tours in India, asking how it went. He told him it was amazing.”
The excitement of live performances continues to energise him, and Adams holds a special affection for Indian audiences. India has always been unique. He can’t compare it to anywhere else,” he says, recalling a standout moment from his early shows here.
Their first show was at a cricket ground in Mumbai. They split the pitch in half with a wooden fence—on one side was the lively crowd, and on the other side, the cricket club had tables with tablecloths and tea. You couldn’t make it up!”
Beyond music, Adams has made a name as a photographer, a passion that began with documenting his tours and album covers. His work became immensely popular that he launched Zoo Magazine in 2003. For him Photography, is his “playground” and has allowed him to bring new dimensions to his art.
Now Adams is also branching out as a music entrepreneur with his new record label, Bad Records. This November, he’ll release a box set of his Royal Albert Hall concerts, followed by a fresh album in 2025.
This year is exciting because he started his own record company.
Later, plans are afoot for putting out a new album in 2025.
As a vegan, Adams finds it easy to enjoy a variety of dishes in India. For him Indian cuisine offers much for a vegan like him but he is especially fond of a simple dal.
News Edit KV Raman
