Bill Bruford
Progressive rock, Musical Artist
1949 –
Who is Bill Bruford?
William Scott "Bill" Bruford is an English drummer, percussionist, composer, producer, and record label owner. He was the original drummer for the progressive rock group Yes, from 1968-1972. Bruford has performed for numerous popular acts since the early 1970s, including a stint as touring drummer for Genesis in 1976. Following his departure from Yes and at various times until 1997, Bruford was the drummer for progressive rock band King Crimson. Bruford moved away from progressive rock to concentrate on jazz, leading his own jazz group, Earthworks, for several years. He retired from public performance in 2009, but continues to run his two record labels and to speak and write about music. His autobiography, Bill Bruford: The Autobiography, was published in early 2009.
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- Born
- May 17, 1949
Sevenoaks - Also known as
- Bruford, Bill
- William Scott Bruford
- Tubs
- King Crimson
- Yes
- William Scott "Bill" Bruford
- Parents
- Spouses
- Carolyn Bruford
(1973/03/02 - )
- Carolyn Bruford
- Children
- Nationality
- England
- Profession
- Education
- University of Leeds
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on July 23, 2013
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