Bruce Guthro, hailing from Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, was a Canadian singer-songwriter. Guthro pursued a solo career as a recording artist and assumed the role of the lead vocalist for the Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig, a position he held from 1998 until the band’s retirement in 2018.
Bio/Wiki
Age-62years
Height-5feet 11 inch (approx.)
Weight-72 kg (approx.)
Born- 31 August 1961
Birthplace- Cape Breton Island, Canada
Death- 5 September 2023
Death place- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Profession-Singer, Song-writer, Guitarist
Spouse- Kim Guthro
Nationality- Canadian
Music group: Runrig
Parents
The parental background of the late Bruce Guthro remains undisclosed, with no available information regarding his parents.
Wife
Bruce Guthro, who is married to Kim Guthro, he was lived in Halifax along with his wife.
Children
Guthro was the parent of the musicians Dylan Guthro and Jodi Guthro. Dylan and Jodi are treading a similar musical path as their father and take pride in their involvement in the vibrant Nova Scotia music community.
Career
Born on Cape Breton Island, Guthro initially began his musical journey leading a band at local clubs and legions, which his longtime friend and colleague J.P. Cormier referred to as his “first career.” Guthro would go on to reinvent himself within the music industry multiple times.
In more recent times, Bruce Guthro embarked on an innovative endeavor by assembling both established and emerging artists within his groundbreaking songwriters’ circles. In these unique gatherings, musicians would position themselves at the center of the room, encircled by the audience, creating an environment conducive to vulnerability and emotional storytelling.
J.P. Cormier, a friend of Guthro for over three decades, fondly described him as “one of the most affable individuals you could ever meet in your lifetime.” Cormier continued, stating, “He exuded an incredible sense of proactivity and positivity that was simply unstoppable. That unwavering determination was the source of inspiration for all of us.”
Cormier went on to highlight Guthro’s unique perspective, emphasizing his ability to perceive the shared humanity among writers while appreciating the individuality that made each artist distinct and formidable. This drove Guthro, for reasons known to him, to repeatedly showcase these qualities to the world through his songwriters’ circles.
Guthro’s musical journey transcended genres, traversing from rock to traditional, all while charting his own course in a fiercely competitive industry. His remarkable ability to connect with people and shrug off negativity allowed him to stand apart and leave an indelible mark.
Songs
- “Falling” – From the album “Of Your Son” in 1998.
- “Walk This Road” – From the album “Of Your Son” in 1998.
- “Loch Lomond” – Featured in “The Highland Connection” in 1979.
- “Every River” – Part of the album “Searchlight” released in 1989.
- “Boy From The Woods” – Included in the album “Bound for Bethlehem” from 2012.
- “Hearts of Olden Glory” – Featured in “The Cutter and the Clan” from 1987.
- “Carrickfergus” – Part of the album “Celtic Crossing” released in 2011.
- “Book of Golden Stories” – Included in the compilation “30 Year Journey – The Best” in 1992.
- “Farewell to Nova Scotia” – Featured in “Celtic Crossing” from 2011.
- “Going Home” – Featured in “The Highland Connection” from 1979.
- “Maymorning” – Included in the compilation “30 Year Journey – The Best” from 1992.
- “The Greatest Flame” – Featured in the compilation “30 Year Journey – The Best” from 1992.
- “Christian Soldier” – Found in the album “Bound for Bethlehem” released in 2012.
- “An Toll Dubh” – From the album “Recovery” in 1981.
- “Through It All” – Included in the album “Celtic Crossing” from 2011.
- “Sailing Home” – Found in the album “Celtic Crossing” released in 2011.
- “Rhythm of My Heart” – Part of the compilation “Scotland’s Pride – Runrig’s Best” from 1999.
- “Alba” – Featured in “The Cutter and the Clan” album from 1987.
- “And We’ll Sing” – Included in “Party on the Moor” album from 2014.
- “Running to the Light” – Found in the compilation “30 Year Journey – The Best” from 1992.
- “Proterra” – Included in the compilation “30 Year Journey – The Best” from 1992.
- “Dance Called America” – From the album “Heartland” in 1985.
- “Clash of the Ash” – Featured in the album “Everything You See” from 2007.
- “Somewhere” – Part of the album “The Story” from 2016.
- “Protect and Survive” – Found in “The Cutter and the Clan” album from 1987.
- “Sìol Ghoraidh” – Included in the album “Searchlight” released in 1989.
- “Faileas air an Airigh” – Found in the album “Proterra” from 2003.
- “The Story” – From the album “The Story” in 2016.
- “Skye” – Featured in “Heartland” album from 1985.
- “Pride of the Summer” – Included in “The Cutter and the Clan” album from 1987.
- “The Cutter” – Found in “The Cutter and the Clan” album from 1987.
- “An Ubhal as Àirde” – Included in “The Cutter and the Clan” album from 1987.
Net Worth 2023
Bruce Guthro’s estimated net worth or earnings are believed to fall within the range of $1 million to $10 million.
Cause Of Death
Bruce Guthro, a prominent troubadour from Cape Breton with a remarkable 40-year career that resonated on both sides of the Atlantic, has passed away. Guthro finally lost a long battle with cancer.
Guthro succumbed to cancer on Tuesday evening, just after celebrating his 62nd birthday on August 31.
He is survived by his wife, Kim Guthro, and their two children, Jodi and Dylan Guthro, along with numerous family members and friends.
Eventually relocating to the Halifax area, he enjoyed a thriving solo career before taking the helm of the immensely popular Scottish band Runrig for two decades.
