Bruce Cockburn

Bruce Cockburn
Cockburn performing in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2007
Background information
Birth nameBruce Douglas Cockburn
Born (1945-05-27) May 27, 1945 (age 79)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1967–present
Websitewww.brucecockburn.com

Bruce Douglas Cockburn OC (/ˈkbərn/ 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.

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.

  1. ^ Allen, 66
  2. ^ Allen, 79
  3. ^ Allen, 65. Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws, Stealing Fire and Waiting for a Miracle received a Canadian platinum certification.