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Bill Bruford

real name William Scott Bruford

United Kingdom · b. 1949-05-17

Bill Bruford is credited on 3,221 releases across 388 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1969–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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3,221

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388

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Born: May 17, 1949, Sevenoaks, Kent, England. Multitalented drummer and percussionist who has been a part of several noteworthy progressive rock groups throughout his career, such:
● Yes (1968-1972, 1991-1992)
● King Crimson (1972-1974, 1981-1984, 1994-1997)
● Gong (Nov/Dec 1974)
● National Health (1975)
● Trigger (1975)
● Genesis (as concert drummer on A Trick of the Tail Tour 26.3.-11.7.1976)
● Absolute Elsewhere (1976)
● Bruford (1977-1980)
● UK (1978)
● Discipline (1981)
● Bill Bruford's Earthworks (Mark I: 1986-1993, Mark II: 1997-2008)
● Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe (ABWH, 1988–1990)
● ProjeKct One (1997)
● Network Of Sparks (1999)
● Bruford Levin Upper Extremities (B.L.U.E., 1998-2000)
● Pete Roth Trio feat. Bill Bruford (2022 onwards)
Bill Bruford is also the label boss of and Records, which were established in 2004.