Tom Cochrane

Tom Cochrane
Cochrane in 2008
Cochrane in 2008
Background information
Born
Thomas William Cochrane

(1953-05-14) May 14, 1953
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • harmonica
Years active1973–present
Labels
Member of
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Thomas William Cochrane OC OM (/ˈkɒkrən/ KOK-rən; born May 14, 1953) is a Canadian 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.