Bruce Guthro
Canadian singer (1961–2023)
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Bruce Guthro ONS (August 31, 1961 – September 5, 2023) was a Canadian singer-songwriter from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. Guthro recorded as a solo artist, and was lead vocalist for the Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig from 1998,[1] until the group retired in 2018.[2] Guthro received several ECMAs (East Coast Music Awards),[3] and hosted and conceptualized the Canadian TV show Songwriters Circle, on which guests included Jim Cuddy, Colin James, and Alan Doyle (of the Canadian band Great Big Sea).[4]
Bruce Guthro | |
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Guthro performing in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | August 31, 1961 |
| Died | September 5, 2023 (aged 62) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1994–2023 |
| Labels |
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| Formerly of | Runrig |
| Website | www |
Guthro was also the father of musicians Dylan Guthro and Jodi Guthro.[5][6] He co-produced Dylan's award-winning 2012 debut album All That's True with Dave Gunning and co-wrote five of the album's songs.[5][7]
Guthro died from cancer on September 5, 2023, five days after his 62nd birthday.[8] On October 4, 2023, he was posthumously appointed a member of the Order of Nova Scotia for contributions to the music industry, Canadian culture and philanthropy.[9]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Details | Peak positions | Certifications (sales thresholds) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country | DEN [10] | |||
| Sails to the Wind |
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— | — | |
| Of Your Son |
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6 | — | |
| Guthro |
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— | — | |
| Beautiful Life |
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— | — | |
| No Final Destination |
|
— | 39 | |
| Celtic Crossing |
|
— | 8 | |
| Bound for Bethlehem |
|
— | 18 | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | ||||
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country | CAN AC | CAN | |||
| 1997 | "Walk This Road" | 1 | 16 | — | Of Your Son |
| 1998 | "Falling" | 15 | 12 | 39 | |
| "Ivey's Wall" | 12 | — | — | ||
| 1999 | "Two Story House" (with Amy Sky) | — | 45 | — | |
| "Good Love" | — | 27 | — | ||
| 2001 | "Factory Line" | — | — | — | Guthro |
| "Disappear" | — | — | — | ||
| "Livin' a Lie" | — | — | — | ||
| 2007 | "Touch" | — | — | — | Beautiful Life |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart | |||||
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "Fiddle & Bow" (with Natalie MacMaster) | Andrew MacNaughtan |
| "Walk This Road" | Pablo Fairhall | |
| 1998 | "Falling" | George Dougherty |
| 2001 | "Disappear" | |
| 2007 | "Holy Road" |
Samplers
| Year | Title | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | "Stan's Tune" | Remembering Stan Rogers: An East Coast Tribute |
| 1996 | "So Blue" | An East Coast Tribute II |
| 2000 | "Four Strong Winds" (with Raylene Rankin) | Over Canada (Soundtrack) |
| 2010 | "Acadie, Sing Me Home" (with Blair Douglas) | Celtic Greatest |
Guest appearances
| Year | Title | Artist | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | "Fiddle & Bow" | Natalie MacMaster | No Boundaries |
| 2008 | "Acadie, Sing Me Home" | Blair Douglas | Stay Strong |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | East Coast Music Award | Songwriter of the Year (Fiddle and Bow) |
| 1998 | Canadian Radio Music Award | Solo Artist of the Year |
| 1998 | Canadian Country Music Awards | Rising Star of the Year |
| 1999 | East Coast Music Award | Male Artist of the Year |
| 1999 | East Coast Music Award | Pop/Rock Artist of the Year |
| 1999 | East Coast Music Award | Single of the Year (Falling) |
| 1999 | East Coast Music Award | SOCAN Songwriter of the Year (Falling) |
| 1999 | East Coast Music Award | Album of the Year (Of Your Son) |
| 2002 | East Coast Music Award | Male Artist of the Year |
| 2002 | East Coast Music Award | Pop Artist/Group of the Year |
| 2002 | East Coast Music Award | Album of the Year (Guthro) |