Bruce Cockburn
This article's lead section may not adequately summarize key points of its contents. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article. (July 2013) Bruce Cockburn Bruce Cockburn performing at the City Stages festival in Birmingham, Alabama, United States Background information Born (1945-05-27) May 27, 1945 (age 69) Origin Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Genres Folk, rock Instruments Guitar, vocals Years active 1967–present Website www.brucecockburn.com Bruce Douglas Cockburn OC (/ˈkoʊbərn/; born May 27, 1945) is a Canadian folk/rock guitarist and singer-songwriter. His most recent album was released in March 2011, and his musical career spans over 40 years. He has written songs in styles ranging from folk to jazz-influenced rock to rock and roll. Just as his musical style has varied through the years, his song lyrics have dealt with a broad range of topics. A review of Cockburn's lyrics reveals a passion for human rights, political issues and Christianity over his long musical career. In 2014, he released his memoirs, Rumours of Glory: A Memoir.