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Bruce Hornsby Biography

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Bruce Hornsby is an American singer and songwriter, born on November 23, 1954. Known for his unique musical style and talented songwriting, he is a significant figure in the American music scene of the 1990s.

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“There is no one who has ever created music with the combination of intelligence, intuition, depth, creativity, and humor that Jerry Garcia has. His work and life will continue to be a limitless source of inspiration for all of us.”

Inspiration Creativity Source Depth Intuition Combination Limitless Jerry Source Of Inspiration Work And Life

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“We still play three or four hits every night. Now, we don't play them like the record. We try to find new ways to do it.”

Way Trying Stills Play Night Three Records Four Every Night New Ways

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“Songwriters I've always been drawn to are people who deal with something of depth in the lyric writing. ...I've always been influenced by the folk song, the storytelling tradition in folk music. And so for years I wrote mostly story songs. I still do that, but as I've gone on, it's gotten a little more personal. I used to write mostly in the third person. I write a little more in the first person now.”

“Some things will never change.”

Never Change Things Will Never Change

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“I feel like what I owe my audience is what I'm most passionate about.”

Feels Audience Passionate

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“While housing discrimination and segregation in 2005 still affect millions of people, that's not the way it has to be. Some things can change and should.”

People Way Should Stills Millions Discrimination Things Change Housing Segregation

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“When I wrote the song, The Way It Is, I wanted to move people to take a stand on civil rights in this country.”

People Way Country Wanted Moving Song Rights Civil Rights Hippie

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“I guess after you've been doing something for 20 plus years, you have to work to stay interested.”

Years Plus

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“I'm a kid for a living: I get to play the piano for a living.”

Play Kids Piano

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“People were talking while I was playing, so I got up and left the stage. I've gotten to the point where I'm not really very patient with patrons rapping during the show. And the people were all nice and quiet when I cam back.”

People Shows Left Talking Nice Stage Quiet Patient Rap Patron

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“When I have the time at home, I'll practice three or four hours a day. I have to. And I'm a late starter; I started at age 17 and at age 51 I'm still learning.”

Stills Home Age Three Hours Practice Four Late Starters

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“Made my bed and here I lie, try to hold my head up high. Lying to myself sometimes, bad decisions but I, I won't cry.”

Trying Made Sometimes Philosophy Lying Decision Cry Bed Heads Up Bad Decision

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About the Author

Born: November 23, 1954
Known for: Singer
Quotes: 12

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