Bruce Cockburn
- Origin
- Ottawa
- Born
- 1945
- Genres
- folk, folk rock, rock, jazz
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Biography
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.
Highlights
- Member of the Order of Canada since 2002.
- Won the Juno Award for Folk Artist of the Year six times between 1971 and 1982.
- His album Christmas was certified six times platinum in Canada in 2016.
- Has written over 350 songs across 34 albums throughout his career.
- Released his memoirs, Rumours of Glory, in 2014.
Discography
- Bruce Cockburn1970
- High Winds White Sky1971
- Sunwheel Dance1971
- Night Vision1973
- Salt, Sun and Time1974
- In the Falling Dark1976
- Further Adventures Of1978
- Dancing in the Dragon’s Jaws1979
- Bruce Cockburn Radio Special1980
- RCA Special Radio Series: Volume II1980
- Inner City Front1981
- The Trouble With Normal1983
- Stealing Fire1984
- World of Wonders1986
- Big Circumstance1988
- Nothing but a Burning Light1991
- Christmas1993
- Dart to the Heart1994
- The Charity of Night1996
- The Whole Night Sky · EP1997
- Breakfast in New Orleans, Dinner in Timbuktu1999
- You’ve Never Seen Everything2003
- Speechless2005
- Life Short Call Now2006
- Small Source of Comfort2011
- Bone on Bone2017
- Crowing Ignites2019
- O Sun O Moon2023
- Humans
- Joy Will Find A Way
Awards
- 🏆officier de l'Ordre du Canada (2002)
- 🏆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'année (1971)
- 🏆prix Juno de l'artiste folk de l'année (1972)
- 🏆prix Juno de l'artiste folk de l'année (1973)
- 🏆prix Juno de l'artiste folk de l'année (1980)
- 🏆prix Juno de l'artiste folk de l'année (1981)
- 🏆prix Juno de l'artiste folk de l'année (1982)
- 🏆prix Juno de l'album de musique roots et traditionnelle de l'année : solo (2000)
- 🏆Panthéon de la musique canadienne (2001)
- 🏆Juno Humanitarian Award (2006)
- 🏆prix Juno de l'album de musique roots et traditionnelle de l'année : solo (2012)
- 🏆CASBY Award
- 🏆membre de l'Ordre du Canada (1982)
FAQ
How old is Bruce Cockburn?
Bruce Cockburn was born in 1945.
Where is Bruce Cockburn from?
Bruce Cockburn is from Ottawa, Canada.
What kind of music does Bruce Cockburn make?
Bruce Cockburn makes folk, folk rock, rock, and jazz music.
What 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).
Has 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.
