5 Nov. 1959 Born in Kingston, Canada to British Parents
Moved with his parents throughout Europe and the Middle East
Given his first guitar at age ten, bought his first electric guitar at age 12
Age 14 moves to Vancouver and starts auditioning as a guitarist
At 15, leaves school, joins a band as a singer and goes on the road across Canada
1977 meets drummer Jim Vallance, the two begin collaborating as songwriters
Their material was soon being covered by many artists
A&M Canada gets sent some demos and signs Adams to a recording contract at age18
