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Bruce Hornsby Biography
Bruce Hornsby is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on November 23, 1954 in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. A spontaneous and innovative performer with roots to jazz, classical bluegrass, folk Motown gospel, blues, rock as well as jam bands.
He performed with his band the Grateful Dead for more than 100 performances between 1988 and 1995. He departed shortly afterHe played with the Grateful Dead for more than 100 performances from 1988 to 1995, departing after Jerry Garcia‘s untimely death.’s untimely death.
Bruce Randall Hornsby (born November 23, 1954) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. He draws frequently from classical, jazz, bluegrass, folk, Motown, gospel, rock, blues, and jam band musical traditions.
He graduated from James Blair High School in Williamsburg, Virginia, in 1973, where he played on the basketball team. He studied music at the University of Richmond, as well as Berklee College of Music and the University of Miami, from which he graduated in 1977.
He got married Kathy Yankovic on December 31 1983. Together, the couple had two children.
| Name | Bruce Hornsby |
| First Name | Bruce |
| Last Name | Hornsby |
| Occupation | Pianist |
| Birthday | November 23 |
| Birth Year | 1954 |
| Place of Birth | Williamsburg |
| Home Town | Virginia |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Kathy Yankovic |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In 1984 he formed Bruce Hornsby and the Range, who were signed to RCA Records in 1985. Besides Hornsby, Range members were David Mansfield (guitar, mandolin, violin), George Marinelli (guitars and backing vocals), former Ambrosia member Joe Puerta (bass guitar and backing vocals), and John Molo (drums).
Bruce Hornsby Net Worth
Bruce Hornsby is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bruce Hornsby's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a student at his time at the University of Richmond, Berklee College of Music and The University of Miami for his studies in music.He was given an award for the Best New Artist Grammy in 1987.
The first album he released as a solo artist 1994’s Harbor Lights, showcased his jazz sensibilities as well as his masterful co-productions alongsideHis first solo album, 1993’s Harbor Lights, showcased his jazz sensibilities and his masterful collaborations with Bonnie Raitt, Branford Marsalis, Phil Collins, and many others.,Branford Marsalis,Phil Collinsand many more.
Bruce Randall Hornsby was born in Williamsburg, Virginia, a son of Robert Stanley Hornsby (1920–1998), an attorney, real-estate developer and former musician, and his wife, née Lois Saunier. Raised a Christian Scientist, he has two siblings: Robert Saunier “Bobby” Hornsby, a realtor with Hornsby Realty and locally known musician, and Jonathan Bigelow Hornsby, an engineer who has collaborated in songwriting.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Pianist |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Hornsby’s recording career started with the biggest hit he has had to date, “The Way It Is”. It topped the American music charts in 1986. The song described aspects of homelessness, the American civil rights movement and institutional racism. It has since been sampled by at least six rap artists, including Tupac Shakur, E-40, and Mase.
With the success of the single, the album The Way It Is went multi-platinum and produced another top five hit with “Mandolin Rain” (co-written, as many of Hornsby’s early songs were, with his brother John). “Every Little Kiss” also did respectably well. Other tracks on the album helped establish what some labeled the “Virginia sound”, a mixture of rock, jazz, and bluegrass. Bruce Hornsby and the Range went on to win the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1987, beating out Glass Tiger, Nu Shooz, Simply Red, and Timbuk3.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Bruce Hornsby height 6 ft 4 in Bruce weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Following his graduation from the University of Miami, in 1977, Hornsby returned to his hometown of Williamsburg, and played in local clubs and hotel bars. In 1980, he and his younger brother (and songwriting partner) John Hornsby moved to Los Angeles, where they spent three years writing for 20th Century Fox. Before moving back to his native Hampton Roads, he also spent time in Los Angeles as a session musician. In 1982 Hornsby joined the band Ambrosia for their last album Road Island and can be seen in the band’s video for the album’s single “How Can You Love Me”. After Ambrosia disbanded, he and bassist Joe Puerta performed as members of the touring band for pop star Sheena Easton. Hornsby can be seen in the music video for Easton’s 1984 hit single “Strut”.
Hornsby played more than 100 shows with the Grateful Dead from 1988 until Jerry Garcia’s death in 1995. At some shows in 1988 and 1989, he joined the band as a special guest and played accordion or synthesizer. Starting in the fall of 1990, he played piano (and frequently accordion) at many gigs following the death of Grateful Dead keyboardist Brent Mydland, who died in July 1990. Mydland’s place was filled in September 1990 by Vince Welnick, who became the sole keyboardist by March 1992, although Hornsby still sat in with the band on occasion.
Who is Bruce Hornsby Dating?
According to our records, Bruce Hornsby married to Kathy Yankovic . As of December 1, 2023, Bruce Hornsby’s is not dating anyone.
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Hornsby’s recordings have been recognized on a number of occasions with industry awards, including the 1987 Grammy Award for Best New Artist with Bruce Hornsby and the Range, the 1990 Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album, and the 1994 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance.
Facts & Trivia
Bruce Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bruce Hornsby celebrates birthday on November 23 of every year.
In 1988, Hornsby first appeared on stage with the Grateful Dead, a recurring collaboration that continued until the band’s dissolution. Hornsby went on to appear on stage frequently as a guest before becoming a regular fixture in the touring lineup for the Dead a few years later. During the late 1980s and early 1990s Hornsby worked extensively as a producer and sideman, notably producing a comeback album Anything Can Happen for Leon Russell. In 1989 Hornsby co-wrote and played piano on Don Henley’s hit “The End of the Innocence”, and in 1991 played piano on Bonnie Raitt’s hit “I Can’t Make You Love Me”. Hornsby continues to feature both of these songs in his own concerts. He also appeared on albums by Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, Clannad, Crosby Stills and Nash, Stevie Nicks and Squeeze.
What is Bruce Hornsby's most famous song?
# 1 – The Way It Is Bruce Hornsby’s legendary song “The Way It Is,” made the artist into a household name in 1986. It was one of the most jaw dropping songs rock fans had heard in years. Music fans ate this one up.
Are Huey Lewis and Bruce Hornsby related?
It also included “Jacob’s Ladder”, which the Hornsby brothers wrote for musician friend Huey Lewis; Lewis’s version became a number one hit from his album Fore!.
What is Bruce Hornsby doing these days?
Since he’s been holed up at home in Virginia, Hornsby has already written another album, including several songs inspired by the coronavirus. In a few weeks, he’s planning to fly to L.A. to work on them with producers Blake Mills and Tony Berg.
How rich is Bruce Hornsby?
| Profession: | Songwriter, Singer, Musician, Pianist, Film Score Composer, Multi-instrumentalist, Keyboard Player |
When did the song The Way It Is by Bruce Hornsby come out?
1986
You may read full biography about Bruce Hornsby from Wikipedia.
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