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“There are so many people I love in the United States, and I've had such great adventures in this country and have been so well received by people here.”

Quote by Bruce Cockburn

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Bruce Cockburn, a renowned Canadian guitarist, was born on May 27, 1945. His musical career spans over half a century, known for his unique guitar playing style and profound lyrical content. Cockburn's music blends folk, rock, blues, and world music elements, often addressing themes of social justice, environmental protection, and human spirit. more

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“Going to places like Honduras, Nicaragua, and various African countries you get to see very clearly what the cause and effect is. We finance the obnoxious elites in those countries and they exploit their people so we don't have to say that we're doing the exploiting but nevertheless we are benefiting from it.”

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“I get a chance to see new bands and new music. I've seen a lot of amazing local bands, bands that I think 'have what it takes', that they could become the next big thing. More often than not it doesn't happen.”

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“I was raised on piano and saxophone and jazz music for ten or twelve years. Before I even picked up a bass. My whole family has always pushed the arts, you know? My brother is a doctor of music and my cousin is an opera singer over in Austria. Arts were always a big thing in our family.”

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