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Lindsay Lohan does her best attempt at a seductive pose, leaning forward on her hands and knees. Her pouted lips share the same color as her shoes, and her black dress is more tasteful than you’d expect these days. This scenario isn’t, however, a brief moment in a long night of partying for Ms. Lohan. Instead, it’s a staged photograph from the noted rock star and fashion photographer Bryan Adams.

            Wait. What? Bryan Adams? “Summer of ’69?” That guy?

            Indeed. Bryan Adams, who made a career—first in the 1970s with arena rock, and then became a star in the 1980s with his solo album Reckless—as a musician showcases another, less widely recognized talent. Adams’ photographs have appeared in a multitude of places; publications like Vanity Fair and Esquire are notable venues, as well as in published collections of his work, such as 2005s American Women.

As far as recent photographic work goes, Adams shot Guess’s 2008-2009 campaign. His fees from the project were donated to his namesake foundation, which funds projects supporting the elderly, victims of wars and natural disasters and other disadvantaged individuals. His work is also on display with Hear the World presents "Hear the World Ambassadors," which features exclusive portraits of renowned personalities from the film, music, and fashion industries. It’s his second exhibit in the past year (“Modern Muses”) at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

Adams’ photographs have appeared in a multitude of places; publications like Vanity Fair and Esquire are notable venues, as well as in published collections of his work, such as 2005s American Women.

Despite this success, Adams is still very much a musician. His current tour, the Bare Bones Tour, stops in Evansville this month for a show at the Victory. Adams’s performance is set to include many of his most popular songs as well as cuts from his most recent release, the aptly titled 11.

The Bare Bones shows may be a departure for fans of Adams, who know him most through the electric guitar-heavy hits of the 1980s and 1990s. In these concerts, Adams has been accompanied only by an acoustic guitar and occasional piano. Percussion is handled by taps to the microphone. It’s definitely set to be a different experience for those used to the original tracks.

It’s a telling thing to hear Adams talk about his shows. In 2007, his response to a question about his career was simple.

"I'm just a singer in a band,” he said.

Bryan Adams’ Discography (Studio)

Bryan Adams, 1980

You Want It, You Got It, 1981

Reckless, 1984

Into the Fire, 1987

Waking Up the Neighbors, 1991

18 Til I Die, 1996

On a Day Like Today, 1998

Room Service, 2004

11, 2008

Billboard #1 Singles

“Run to You”

“Heaven”

“Somebody”

“(Everything I Do) I do it For You”

“All For Love”

“Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?”

 In a marked departure from Adams’ quite excellent photographic chops, a stripped-down Bryan Adams gigs at  the Victory on February 24. Seats are $85, $60 and $40. All tickets are subject to Ticketmaster Fees, Handling Charges and Facility Fees. Tickets can be purchased at The Roberts Stadium Box Office, The Centre Box Office, All Ticketmaster outlets including fye in Eastland Mall and Evansville Schnuck's West. Tickets can be charged by phone by calling 1-800-745-3000 or on the Internet at Ticketmaster.com.

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