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The following information reconstructs Bruce's day-to-day activities between 1945-1959.
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May 27, 1945. Bruce Cockburn born in Ottawa, Ontario. Source: Ruhlmann, William. "A Burning Light and All the Rest." Goldmine. April 3, 1992. Liner notes from Christmas.
Grew up on a farm outside of Pembroke, Ontario. Source: Canadian Encylopedia of Rock, Pop and Folk Music.
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Studied the clarinet and trumpet. During this time, Bruce also studied piano at the Royal Conservatory. Bruce also studied composition through private lessons.
1955
Summer. Summer camp at Algonquin Park.
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Acquires his first guitar from his grandmother. Source: Schwartz, Jim. "Bruce Cockburn: Canadian Fingerstylist, Pop Troubador." Guitar Player. December 1980. pp. 38-42.
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1959
Last updated: April 1, 1997
