Tom Cochrane

Tom Cochrane
Cochrane in 2008
Background information
Born
Thomas William Cochrane

(1953-05-14) May 14, 1953
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, harmonica
Years active1973–present
LabelsCapitol, Universal Music
Member of
Websitetomcochrane.com

Thomas William Cochrane OC OM (/ˈkɒkrən/ KOK-rən; born May 14, 1953) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician best known as the frontman of rock band Red Rider and for his work as a solo singer-songwriter. Cochrane has won eight Juno Awards. He is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, an officer of the Order of Canada, and has an honorary doctorate from Brandon University. In September 2009, he was inducted onto Canada's Walk of Fame.