What is Bill Bruford doing?

What is Bill Bruford doing?

He released his autobiography, and continues to speak and write about music. He operates his record labels, Summerfold and Winterfold Records. In 2016, after four-and-a-half years of study, Bruford earned a PhD in Music at the University of Surrey, in the same year Rolling Stone magazine ranked Bruford No.

When did Bill Bruford leave yes?

July 19, 1972
Yet his July 19, 1972 departure from Yes remains a central talking point. After all, they were at the peak of their considerable progressive-rock powers. “‘Why did you leave Yes?

When was Bill Bruford born?

May 17, 1949 (age 72 years)
Bill Bruford/Date of birth

What kind of drums did Bill Bruford play?

Ludwig Drums (“maple natural” finish) and Hayman Drums. Paiste Cymbals. 14″ x 6½” Ludwig Supersensitive chrome plated snare drum; or 14″x5.

Is Bill Bruford in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Bruford, who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017 as a member of the group Yes, demonstrates the ways in which expert drummers experience creativity in performance and offers fresh insights into in-the-moment interactional processes in music.

Where did Bill Bruford record his new music?

Within days of reconvening, Fripp is undermining the project in general, and Bruford in particular, with his “diary” to Musician magazine. Following a two week tour as “Discipline” to prepare new music, the band records at Island Studios in May.

When was Bill Bruford’s son Alex born?

The opening night of a five day run at Hammersmith Odeon in London, the longest run for any band in that building, marks Bill’s 1000th concert. Son Alex born, July 31st. Apart from a pub gig and one BBC TV show with his own group, the 16 months between December 1976 and April 1978 pass without any other live performances.

What was the first drum kit Bill Bruford played?

Born, son and third child of veterinary surgeon John William Bruford, in Sevenoaks, Kent. Asks for, and gets, first drum-kit, red sparkle, 17 guineas, indeterminate make. Practice begins by listening to and playing along with the UK jazz of the day; Barber, Ball, and Bilk.

When did Bill Bruford break up with Gong?

“Starless and Bible Black” released, and is followed up with 50 dates in the spring and summer. Three tortuous weeks in July in Olympic Studios, South-West London, produces “Red”. The band breaks up in September. Jumping at the first thing that comes into view, Bill is seconded temporarily into the Anglo-French group Gong

What is Bill Bruford doing? He released his autobiography, and continues to speak and write about music. He operates his record labels, Summerfold and Winterfold Records. In 2016, after four-and-a-half years of study, Bruford earned a PhD in Music at the University of Surrey, in the same year Rolling Stone magazine ranked Bruford No. When…