Bill Bruford
William Scott "Bill" Bruford (born 17 May 1949) is an English drummer, percussionist, composer, producer, and record label owner. He was the original drummer for the progressive rock group Yes, from 1968–1972. Bruford has performed for numerous popular acts since the early 1970s, including a stint as touring drummer for Genesis in 1976 and U.K. in 1978. Following his departure from Yes and at various times until 1997, Bruford was the drummer for progressive rock band King Crimson. Then, Bruford moved away from progressive rock to concentrate on jazz in 1987, leading his own jazz group, Earthworks, for several years. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1990. He retired from public performance in 2009, but continues to run his two record labels and to speak and write about music. His autobiography, Bill Bruford: The Autobiography, was published in early 2009.
Early life
Bruford was born on 17 May 1949 in Sevenoaks, Kent. He is the third child of Betty and John Bruford, a veterinary surgeon. He attended Tonbridge School.
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ALBUMS
- Summerfold Collection (disc 1) released: 2009
- In Two Minds released: 2007
- Earthworks Underground Orchestra released: 2006
- An Introduction to Summerfold Records released: 2002
- If Summer Had Its Ghosts released: 1997
- Flags released: 1985
- Music for Piano and Drums released: 1983
- Feels Good to Me released:
- Master Strokes: 1978-1985 released:
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by Bill Bruford
The Sliding Floor
by: Bill BrufordFirst time I met Angel
Up on the bridge of an ocean-going liner
She was virtue, vice and (......)
Can't give her up now for all the tea in China
Here comes a knock on my door
Angel face with teeth like a tiger's claw
Morning comes she'll soon be back begging for more
Angel knows that truth has a sliding floor
No use asking me why
Some people snicker like a downtown Bowery wino
If experts, preachers, mystics can't find the answer
Then how the hell should I know?
Lost in a world breaking apart
Angel shines her mystery light into the dark
She's not wasting blame on the rich or the poor
Angel knows that truth has a sliding floor
Lost in a world breaking apart
Angel shines her mystery light into the dark
She's not wasting blame on the rich or the poor
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