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Bruce Cockburn

Canadian singer‐songwriter and guitarist

From: Ottawa, Canada
Since: 1945–present
Rating: ★ 5 (1 votes)
Releases: 48

rock
folk
jazz

About

Bruce Douglas Cockburn ( KOH-bərn; born May 27, 1945) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist. His song styles range from folk to folk- and jazz-influenced rock to soundscapes accompanying spoken stories. His lyrics reflect interests in spirituality, human rights, environmental issues, and relationships, and describe his experiences in Central America and Africa.

Cockburn has written more than 350 songs on 34 albums over a career spanning five decades, of which 22 have received a Canadian gold or platinum certification as of 2018, and he has sold more than one million albums in Canada alone. In 2014, Cockburn released his memoir, Rumours of Glory.

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