BruceCockburn
Bruce Douglas Cockburn 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.
- Origin
- Ottawa
- Active since
- 1945
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Biography
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Bruce Douglas Cockburn (KOH-bərn; born May 27, 1945, in Ottawa) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist. A member of the Order of Canada, he is known for his music styles ranging from folk to jazz-influenced rock. His lyrics cover a wide array of topics, including human rights, environmental issues, politics, and Christianity. Over his career spanning more than 55 years, Cockburn has written over 350 songs across 34 albums, with 22 achieving Canadian gold or platinum certification. He has sold more than one million albums in Canada alone. In 2014, he released his memoirs, Rumours of Glory, and in 2016, his album Christmas was certified six times platinum in Canada.
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Member of the Order of Canada since 2002.
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Won the Juno Award for Folk Artist of the Year six times between 1971 and 1982.
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His album Christmas was certified six times platinum in Canada in 2016.
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Has written over 350 songs across 34 albums throughout his career.
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Released his memoirs, Rumours of Glory, in 2014.
Awards
- officier de l'Ordre du Canada2002
- Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame
- médaille du jubilé de diamant de la reine Élisabeth II
- prix du Gouverneur général pour les arts du spectacle
- prix Juno de l'artiste folk de l'année1971
- prix Juno de l'artiste folk de l'année1972
- prix Juno de l'artiste folk de l'année1973
- prix Juno de l'artiste folk de l'année1980
- prix Juno de l'artiste folk de l'année1981
- prix Juno de l'artiste folk de l'année1982
- prix Juno de l'album de musique roots et traditionnelle de l'année : solo2000
- Panthéon de la musique canadienne2001
- Juno Humanitarian Award2006
- prix Juno de l'album de musique roots et traditionnelle de l'année : solo2012
- CASBY Award
- membre de l'Ordre du Canada1982
Selection
Discography
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- Bruce Cockburn1970
Bruce Cockburn
- High Winds White Sky1971
High Winds White Sky
- Sunwheel Dance1971
Sunwheel Dance
- Night Vision1973
Night Vision
- Salt, Sun and Time1974
Salt, Sun and Time
- In the Falling Dark1976
In the Falling Dark
- Further Adventures Of1978
Further Adventures Of
- Dancing in the Dragon’s Jaws1979
Dancing in the Dragon’s Jaws
- Bruce Cockburn Radio Special1980
Bruce Cockburn Radio Special
- RCA Special Radio Series: Volume II1980
RCA Special Radio Series: Volume II
- Inner City Front1981
Inner City Front
- The Trouble With Normal1983
The Trouble With Normal
- Stealing Fire1984
Stealing Fire
- World of Wonders1986
World of Wonders
- Big Circumstance1988
Big Circumstance
- Nothing but a Burning Light1991
Nothing but a Burning Light
- Christmas1993
Christmas
- Dart to the Heart1994
Dart to the Heart
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Bruce Cockburn?+
Bruce Cockburn was born in 1945.
Q02Where is Bruce Cockburn from?+
Bruce Cockburn is from Ottawa, Canada.
Q03What kind of music does Bruce Cockburn make?+
Bruce Cockburn makes folk, folk rock, rock, and jazz music.
Q04What are Bruce Cockburn's biggest hits?+
Some of his biggest hits include the albums 'Bruce Cockburn' (1970), 'High Winds White Sky' (1971), and 'Night Vision' (1973).
Q05Has he won any awards?+
Yes, Bruce Cockburn has won several awards, including the Juno Award for Folk Artist of the Year multiple times between 1971 and 1982.