Bruce Cockburn

Bruce Cockburn
Bruce Cockburn
	Cockburn performing in Birmingham, Alabama, in 2007
Background information
Birth name	Bruce Douglas Cockburn
Born	May 27, 1945 (age 78); Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Folk, rock
Instrument(s)	Guitar, vocals
Years active	1967–present
Website	www.brucecockburn.com

Bruce Douglas Cockburn OC (/ˈkoʊbərn/ 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.

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

[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.

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