“I thought, ‘This is my David Gilmour moment...’ The record label hated it”: Bryan Adams’ guitarist says their label thought (Everything I Do) I Do It for You would spell the end of his career

Bryan Adams and Keith Scott.

In the music industry of old, music execs could help turn artists into superstars, or resign them to the trash heap. But, while their decisions could – and still can, in some instances – reap huge rewards for their artists, not every decision is correct. 

Speaking in the latest issue of Guitar World, Bryan Adams guitarist, Keith Scott, says that label manager Jerry Moss warned them releasing (Everything I Do) I Do It for You would be career suicide.