Twitter Wasn’t Sure Whether Ryan Adams or Bryan Adams Was Nominated for a Grammy
The Grammys are a fascinating social experiment for so many reasons, and now in the age of social media, the audience is a part of that too. Last night, Ryan Adams (who was seated with Jenny Lewis next to Nas, behind Blake Shelton and down the aisle from Paul McCartney) was up for Best Rock Album for his latest self-titled record. Beck ended up winning, which is perfectly fine as both artists were very worthy of the award. Twitter, however, didn’t quite understand why Adams was up for the award–Bryan Adams, that is.
Ah, yes, the age old Bryan/Ryan Adams confusion struck again in a big way as the emotions ranged from exuberant fans who believed Bryan was destined to beat out U2 and Beck for the award to downright bewilderment over the fact that the Canadian rocker was still relevant in the mainstream musical cycle. The mixup even spilled over onto the PGA tour circuit. This confusion is made all the funnier ever since Ryan took a stab at Bryan’s “Run to You” on his latest tour.
Check out some of the highlights below.
Don’t take gambling advice from this person.
Betting on Bryan Adams and U2 for best rock album!!!!!
— Yanna (@YnaValeria) February 9, 2015
Uhhhhh….
Wow! Bryan Adams really let himself go #Grammys
— Jack Kimble (@RepJackKimble) February 9, 2015
Jill has never heard of Bryan Adams, Ryan Adams or Beck. But hey, she loved that Tom Petty record.
Best Rock Album. Bryan Adams? Morning Phase? Who? Turned Blue- Black Keys—Yassss. Hypnotic Eye. YESSSS Tom. Songs of Innocence: MEH
— Jill St John (@saintjohnfargo) February 9, 2015
Bryan Adams is still making music, just not that Adams.
Bryan Adams is still making music. Whuuut.
— Adriana Sanchez (@Tanhi_San) February 9, 2015
Wasn’t nominated, Anna. That’s why.
BRYAN ADAMS WHY DIDNT HE WIN WHAT EVEN !!!!
— Anna (@Anna_Pacellaa) February 9, 2015
Progress!!
Last week I learned that Ryan Adams is not Bryan Adams.
— Steffanie (@sfeuer) February 9, 2015
Liv is fed up with the not-nominated Bryan Adams not beating Beck.
how did Beck win over Bryan Adams what the fuck
— liv (@oliviaalynne) February 9, 2015
Okay, the Beck/Michael Cera comparison is pretty great and spot-on.
Bryan Adams, Tom Petty, U2 and Beck/Michael Cera #GRAMMYs
— Cody Boyd (@cb0yd) February 9, 2015
Rock is alive and well regardless of which Adams you’re referring to, Jennie. Not to worry.
You can tell rock is dead when Bryan Adams and U2 are nominated and it’s the year 2015
— Jennie Littleton (@Jenjenlynn13) February 9, 2015
And that brings us to PGA professional Jason Dufner. Duf had some trouble too.
Bryan Adams still makes music. Go Canada! @ChiroSportTVB sorry he came in 5th, outta 5. #top5
— Jason Dufner (@JasonDufner) February 9, 2015
A genius idea, Duf.
Bryan Adams changed his name to Ryan to get back in the game. Everybody knows that.
— Jason Dufner (@JasonDufner) February 9, 2015
Thankfully fellow PGA tourmate Zach Johnson was here to help Dufner out. Zach Johnson is your new favorite golfer.
You should change your name. RT @JasonDufner: Bryan Adams changed his name to Ryan to get back in the game. Everybody knows that.
— Zach Johnson (@ZachJohnsonPGA) February 9, 2015