Tom Cochrane
Canadian singer-songwriter with hits.
Canadian singer-songwriter with hits.
Born in 1953, this Canadian musician started a career as a guitarist and singer-songwriter. Achieving success in the early 1990s, released the hit song 'Life is a Highway' which gained international recognition and was later covered in a popular film. The artist's album 'Mad Mad World' achieved critical and commercial success, becoming one of Canada's best-selling albums. His music blends rock and folk elements, influencing the Canadian music scene.
Released the hit song 'Life is a Highway'
Album 'Mad Mad World' achieved sales milestones
A journalist and politician, served as the Minister-President of Bavaria after World War I. Played a significant role in the establishment of the Bavarian Soviet Republic in 1919. Advocated for social democracy and participated in the German Revolution, seeking to create a more equitable society. His tenure was marked by political turbulence and ideological conflicts during the period of transition in post-war Germany.
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