Tom Cochrane
Tom Cochrane | |
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Cochrane in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Thomas William Cochrane May 14, 1953 |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, harmonica |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Labels | Capitol, Universal Music |
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| Website | tomcochrane |
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.