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Bryan Adams & Pat Benatar Rock Detroit with Stevie Wonder Classic
16 Aug
Summary
- Bryan Adams and Pat Benatar performed "Superstition" together for the first time.
- The concert took place in Detroit, Adams' adopted hometown.
- Adams released a protest song, "51st State," criticizing Donald Trump's remarks.
During his concert on Saturday night, August 15, 2026, in Detroit, Bryan Adams welcomed Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo to the stage for their first-ever performance together. Adams noted the significance of performing in "Motown city" before launching into a vibrant cover of Stevie Wonder's "Superstition," with Adams and Benatar sharing lead vocals. Giraldo and Adams' guitarist Keith Scott exchanged guitar solos during the song.
The show was the second-to-last date of their current tour, which concludes on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Milwaukee. Bryan Adams is set to continue promoting his latest album with upcoming shows in his native Ontario, while Benatar & Giraldo have additional August performances scheduled in Las Vegas and California.
Adams also spoke about his recent single, "51st State," a song he described as a "love letter to Canada" and a direct response to controversial remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding annexation. He noted the song's political nature was unusual for him but felt compelled to express his views. This documentary project also inspired Adams to write more songs about Canada for his next album.
