Tom Cochrane

Tom Cochrane
OC OM
Cochrane in 2008
Background information
Birth nameThomas William Cochrane
Born (1953-05-14) May 14, 1953
Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Canada
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresHard rock, heartland rock, country
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, harmonica
Years active1973–present
LabelsCapitol, Universal Music
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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 for the 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.