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| Background information | |
| Born | May 14, 1953 Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Canada |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Hard rock, heartland rock, country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, harmonica |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Labels | Capitol, Universal Music |
| Member of | |
| Website | tomcochrane |
Thomas William Cochrane OC OM (/ˈkɒkrən/ KOK-rən; born May 14, 1953) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician best known as the frontman for the rock band Red Rider and for his work as a solo singer-songwriter.[1] Cochrane has won eight Juno Awards.[2] He is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame,[3] an officer of the Order of Canada,[4] and has an honorary doctorate from Brandon University. In September 2009, he was inducted onto the Canadian Walk of Fame.[5]
- ^ Jeff Bateman. "Thomas William Cochrane". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ^ "Artist Summary | the JUNO Awards". Archived from the original on August 10, 2016. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
- ^ Canadian Music Hall of Fame[permanent dead link]
- ^ "43 Canadians receive the order of Canada". CBC News. April 11, 2008. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
- ^ Digital Journal September 12, 2009, by Andrew Moran, "On The Scene at Canada's Walk of Fame"