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Facts

Also Known As Bryan Guy Adams
Born November 5, 1959 (age 67) • Kingston • Canada
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1991) • Order of Canada (1990)
Notable Works “Cuts Like a Knife” • “Pretty Woman: The Musical” • “Reckless”

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