BillBruford
Bill Bruford is a British drummer, known for his influential role in progressive rock and art rock.
- Origin
- Royaume-Uni
- Active since
- 1949
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Biography
Story
Born in 1949 in the United Kingdom, Bill Bruford is an iconic drummer, renowned for his work with bands such as Yes and King Crimson. His unique style blends rhythmic complexity and innovation, making him a central figure in progressive rock and symphonic rock. Throughout his career, he has contributed to landmark albums and pioneered the use of electronic drums, influencing many musicians worldwide.
- 01
Founding member of Yes and King Crimson.
- 02
Pioneer of electronic drum usage.
- 03
Contributed to landmark albums in progressive rock.
Selection
Discography
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- Yes1969
Yes
- Time and a Word1970
Time and a Word
- The Yes Album1971
The Yes Album
- Fragile1972
Fragile
- Close to the Edge1972
Close to the Edge
- Union1991
Union
- Larks' Tongues in Aspic1973
Larks' Tongues in Aspic
- Starless and Bible Black1974
Starless and Bible Black
- Red1974
Red
- Discipline1981
Discipline
- Beat1982
Beat
- Three of a Perfect Pair1984
Three of a Perfect Pair
- VROOOM1994
VROOOM
- THRAK1995
THRAK
- Feels Good to Me1978
Feels Good to Me
- One of a Kind1979
One of a Kind
- Gradually Going Tornado1980
Gradually Going Tornado
- The Bruford Tapes1980
The Bruford Tapes
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Bill Bruford?+
Bill Bruford was born in 1949.
Q02Where is Bill Bruford from?+
Bill Bruford is from the United Kingdom.
Q03What is Bill Bruford's role in music?+
Bill Bruford is a drummer.
Q04What music genres does Bill Bruford explore?+
Bill Bruford explores progressive rock, art rock, and symphonic rock.
Q05What are some notable albums by Bill Bruford?+
Notable albums include 'Fragile', 'Larks' Tongues in Aspic', and 'Discipline'.
Q06Since when has Bill Bruford been active in music?+
Bill Bruford has been active since 1969.