Tom Cochrane

Canadian singer-songwriter with hits.

Tom Cochrane - Canadian singer-songwriter with hits.
Born

May 14th, 1953
72 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Canada

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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

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