Quick Facts

Full Name	Bruce Hornsby
Occupation	Pianist
Date Of Birth	Nov 23, 1954(1954-11-23)
Age	70
Birthplace	Williamsburg
Country	United States
Birth City	Virginia
Horoscope	Scorpio

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 after He 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.

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 alongside His 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 Collins and 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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Bruce Hornsby height 6 ft 4 in Bruce weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

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?

Net Worth: $5 Million
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