Bruce Cockburn
Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bruce Douglas Cockburn OC (/ˈkoʊbərn/ KOH-bərn; born May 27, 1945)[1] 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.
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Birth name | Bruce Douglas Cockburn |
Born | (1945-05-27) May 27, 1945 (age 78) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Genres | Folk, rock |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1967–present |
Website | www |
Cockburn has written more than 350 songs on 34 albums over a career spanning five decades,[2] of which 22 have received a Canadian gold or platinum certification as of 2018,[3] and he has sold more than one million albums in Canada alone. In 2014, Cockburn released his memoirs, Rumours of Glory.