Bruce Hornsby
Rock music, Musical Artist
1954 –
Who is Bruce Hornsby?
Bruce Randall Hornsby is an American singer and keyboardist known for the spontaneity and creativity of his live performances, Hornsby draws frequently from classical, jazz, bluegrass, folk, Motown, gospel, rock, blues, and jam band musical traditions with his songwriting and the seamless improvisations contained within.
Hornsby's recordings have been recognized on a number of occasions with industry awards, including the Best New Artist Grammy in 1987 with Bruce Hornsby and the Range, the Best Bluegrass Recording Grammy in 1990, and the Best Pop Instrumental Grammy in 1993.
Hornsby has also achieved recognition for his solo albums and performances, his touring band Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers, his bluegrass project with Ricky Skaggs and his appearances as a session- and guest-musician. He also collaborated with Grateful Dead and was a member of the band from September 1990 to March 1992, playing at over 100 shows during that period.
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- Born
- Nov 23, 1954
Williamsburg - Also known as
- Bruce Randall Hornsby
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Kathy Yankovic
(1983/12/31 - )
- Kathy Yankovic
- Children
- Religion
- Christian Science
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Berklee College of Music
- University of Miami
( - 1977) - University of Richmond
- Lived in
- Williamsburg
- Los Angeles
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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