Bruce Cockburn

About

Canadian guitarist and accomplished singer-songwriter who received the Member of the Order of Canada honor in 1982.

Before Fame

He found his first guitar in his grandmother's attic in 1959 and taught himself how to play it by listening to popular songs on the radio.

Trivia

In 2009, he traveled to Afghanistan to play a concert for Canadian troops.

Family Life

He was born in Ottawa, Canada.

Associated With

He and director Gilles Carle have both been appointed Members of the Order of Canada for their contributions to art.