Since releasing his self-titled debut in 1970, Canadian folk rock hero Bruce Cockburn has had an incredibly full career, releasing 22 more studio albums and dedicating himself to a number of political and social causes. He has also received numerous awards, including the Order of Canada and induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. With such a rich history behind him, the timing couldn't be better to tell his life story.
As the CBC reports, Cockburn has signed a deal with HarperCollinsCanada to write his memoir.
"Over the years, the notion that there should be a book about me has popped up now and then, along with offers to write it," Cockburn said in a press release. "It always seemed too soon and I've felt all along that such a book should be mine to author."
The book is tentatively slated for release in April of 2012. Before then, he'll participate in a tribute to his catalogue at the Luminato Festival in Toronto. He is also planning to hit the studio and record his 24th album, due for release in 2011.
As the CBC reports, Cockburn has signed a deal with HarperCollinsCanada to write his memoir.
"Over the years, the notion that there should be a book about me has popped up now and then, along with offers to write it," Cockburn said in a press release. "It always seemed too soon and I've felt all along that such a book should be mine to author."
The book is tentatively slated for release in April of 2012. Before then, he'll participate in a tribute to his catalogue at the Luminato Festival in Toronto. He is also planning to hit the studio and record his 24th album, due for release in 2011.
