Bruce Guthro
Canadian singer (1961–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bruce Guthro ONS (August 31, 1961 – September 5, 2023) was a Canadian singer-songwriter from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Guthro recorded as a solo artist, and was lead vocalist for the Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig from 1998,[1] until the group retired in 2018.[2] Guthro received several ECMAs (East Coast Music Awards),[3] and hosted and conceptualized the Canadian TV show Songwriters Circle, on which guests included Jim Cuddy, Colin James, and Alan Doyle (of the Canadian band Great Big Sea).[4]
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Born | (1961-08-31)August 31, 1961 Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Died | September 5, 2023(2023-09-05) (aged 62) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Years active | 1994–2023 |
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Website | www |
Guthro was also the father of musicians Dylan Guthro and Jodi Guthro.[5][6] He co-produced Dylan's award-winning 2012 debut album All That's True with Dave Gunning and co-wrote five of the album's songs.[5][7]
Guthro died from cancer on September 5, 2023, five days after his 62nd birthday.[8] On October 4, 2023, he was posthumously appointed a member of the Order of Nova Scotia for contributions to the music industry, Canadian culture and philanthropy.[9]