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Bruce Cockburn

Sophisticated guitarist, singer/songwriter, and activist who has long been heralded as Canada's best-kept secret.
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Album Highlights

  • Humans
    Bruce Cockburn
    Humans
  • Live
    Bruce Cockburn
    Live
  • The Charity of Night
    Bruce Cockburn
    The Charity of Night
  • Anything Anytime Anywhere (Singles 1979-2002)
    Bruce Cockburn
    Anything Anytime Anywhe …
  • Life Short Call Now
    Bruce Cockburn
    Life Short Call Now
  • Inner City Front
    Bruce Cockburn
    Inner City Front
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Bruce Cockburn

Bruce Cockburn - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 2020s

Born

May 27, 1945 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Genre

Pop/Rock Folk

Styles

Contemporary Folk Singer/Songwriter Contemporary Singer/Songwriter Protest Songs Urban Folk Adult Alternative Pop/Rock Alternative/Indie Rock Progressive Folk

Also Known As

Bruce Douglas Cockburn
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