Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers
Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers Bio
Based out of Williamsburg, VA, Hornsby first rose to national prominence with The Way It Is, his
1986 Grammy-winning debut album with The Range. The title track became the most-played
song on American radio in 1987 while Tupac Shakur’s timeless song “Changes” builds on “The
Way It Is” and set the stage for many subsequent versions of the track. In 1991 Hornsby
collaborated with Bonnie Raitt, playing on her iconic hit “I Can’t Make You Love Me.”
Additionally, Hornsby was a part-time member of the Grateful Dead from September 1990 to
March 1992, performing over 100 concerts in America and Europe. The 13-time Grammy
nominee has also solidified his status as a highly sought-after collaborator. Hornsby’s own 23
albums have sold over 11 million copies worldwide, and he has appeared on over 100 records
including releases with Bob Dylan, Don Henley, the Grateful Dead, Stevie Nicks, Ricky Skaggs,
Bob Seger, Chaka Khan, Bon Iver, Brandon Flowers, Bonnie Raitt, Sting, Mavis Staples, Willie
Nelson and more. His most recent studio album, ‘Flicted, was released in May ‘22.